as in stabbed
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 jabbed
Physical abuse reports involve workers being jabbed with kitchen tools, pushed and punched in the face and stomach by chef René Redzepi and others under him who adopted his management style and culture.
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Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
An agent in Massachusetts jabbed his finger and thumb into the neck and arteries of a young father who refused to be separated from his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
As Webster repeatedly jabbed his finger, Rathbun met it with his left hand, as if trying to swat him away.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
That same night, conservative commentators Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson jabbed each other amid ongoing criticism from some within the movement over Carlson’s platforming of far-right figures like Nick Fuentes.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2025
After about 30 seconds, the person behind me jabbed my left shoulder five times, hard, to alert me to the volunteer’s availability.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The inmates jabbed him repeatedly.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
An agent in Massachusetts jabbed his finger and thumb into the neck and arteries of a young father who refused to be separated from his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
As Webster repeatedly jabbed his finger, Rathbun met it with his left hand, as if trying to swat him away.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
That same night, conservative commentators Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson jabbed each other amid ongoing criticism from some within the movement over Carlson’s platforming of far-right figures like Nick Fuentes.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2025
After about 30 seconds, the person behind me jabbed my left shoulder five times, hard, to alert me to the volunteer’s availability.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
The inmates jabbed him repeatedly.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jabbed
Verb
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The second man, a friend of the first, tried to help him and Halaska stabbed him twice in the chest, prosecutors said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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An ensuing investigation determined that the victim was in a confrontation with three teen boys and that one member of the group pulled out a knife and stabbed him.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the latest report punctured some of that argument.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team tested its ability to bend, be compressed, and even punctured.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His belongings and debris were scattered across his lawn, and his trailer was frozen in the air, pierced by a tree.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hours later, an inspection of a helicopter that responded to the shooting call at Byers’ home revealed a bullet had pierced the tail.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man hand-picked to lead the Department of Homeland Security faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, laying out his agenda if confirmed as secretary.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Devils’ Arseny Gritsyuk toe-picked and lost the puck to McAvoy, who quickly zipped it up to Arvidsson for a quick 2-on-1.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cargo ships are stuck in the Gulf or making a much longer detour around the southern tip of Africa.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, as the Knicks head into the final stretch of a season ownership expects to end in an NBA Finals appearance, Bridges is stuck in one of the worst extended offensive funks of his career.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Jabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jabbed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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