as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate
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Recent Examples of jab
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The jab referenced a growing backlash against the power of major technology firms and fears that artificial intelligence could accelerate job losses.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The hearing quickly became combative, with committee members using their five minutes of questioning to trade jabs about federal policy, assert opinions about education issues and attack one another — including, at times, the witnesses.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The jab referenced a growing backlash against the power of major technology firms and fears that artificial intelligence could accelerate job losses.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Verb
In the 10 months since, Colbert has not held back, regularly jabbing his network, its new owners’ cozy relationship with the president and reports that his show was hemorrhaging $40 million a year.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jab
Noun
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Daniel takes advantage of this momentary distraction to deliver a left hook, right punch to the gut, asking Lestat about his maker, Magnus (Damien Atkins).—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Verb
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Dining Chef Tony Candray Marenco crafts a colorful farm-to-table menu for ceviche and poke bowls, largely made with ingredients from their on-property vegetable garden.—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Gane has fought for the UFC heavyweight title three times, losing to Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones and, most recently, having his bout opposite Tom Aspinall stopped after an eye poke left Aspinall unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Guess explained that the suspects likely used a sharp object like a screwdriver or a pair of scissors to scrape and puncture the canvas.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 June 2026
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Watt had his lung punctured by the medical staff last season and will turn 32 in October.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Players like Charlie Sifford (first Black player to earn a PGA Tour card), Lee Elder (first Black player in the Masters) and Calvin Peete (12 wins on the PGA Tour) are on the short list of African-Americans who pierced golf's racial barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Dominic placed Asher on the back of his pick-up truck to capture the moment before entering the ballpark together, the first of many.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Messi stuck a boot back, corralled the ball, took a half-turn and fired a laser low and into the corner of the net past Zidane.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Nothing works — the gun is seized up, the bolt sticking on some unforeseen burr of filament as the plastic slowly breaks in.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Jab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jab. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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