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
As Webster repeatedly jabbed his finger, Rathbun met it with his left hand, as if trying to swat him away.
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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
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
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Conneely was stabbed multiple times in the neck and back, Tierney said.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller, as officers were en route to the home, the couple's son told authorities that his father had stabbed his mother.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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If the worst happens and the dome is punctured, 2,000 tonnes of CO2 will enter the atmosphere.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Dec. 2025
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The same could not be said of her trachea, which had been punctured lethally from the attack.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Whistle blasts pierced the early January chill in a now-familiar community response employed by activists in US cities to alert neighbors to the presence of immigration officers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Remove the foil and continue to bake until the lasagna is tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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As for their final guesses, Robin Thicke chose Keke Palmer, McCarthy-Wahlberg opted for Leslie Jones, and Ken Jeong picked Wanda Sykes.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Seton Hall, picked to finish last in the Big East Preseason Coaches Poll, dropped to 14-3 and 4-2 in the league.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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But there is a primal scream stuck in our collective throat.—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even after the pick-less Young trade, there does seem to be a pathway present for the Heat to restock with draft picks while, like the Hawks, continually stuck in play-in-ville.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Jabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jabbed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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