as in stabs
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 jabs
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
In addition to several jabs at Paramount and CBS, Colbert promoted some of Monroe Community Media’s recent coverage.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Those on the receiving end of his post-victory jabs included his former teammate Denny Hamlin, who irked him last month by speaking on a podcast about the state of Busch’s career.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Even after losing, Massie took jabs at Trump during his concession speech, insulting the President’s White House ballroom and highlighting the rise in gas prices.
—Connor Greene, Time, 20 May 2026
Over the last year, the companies have been entangled in a mix of suits and countersuits, taking jabs at each other’s products and progress.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Soap invited its viewers to take jabs at the genre in a time when the soap opera’s reputation had already been sullied in the American mind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
During the roast, Falk as Columbo kept his jabs good-natured and focused on trying to get Sinatra to give his wife an autograph.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The public jabs from the president have angered some Catholics, the single largest religious denomination in the United States, according to Pew Research Center.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Donald Trump‘s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from Jimmy Kimmel‘s jabs kind of backfired.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In another moment, long-time rivals Jett and Mane exchange jabs against one another over a livestream as thousands of roarball fans tune in and cheer them on in the comments.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Srinivas, who often jabs the search engine giant, made an interesting point.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Haggard jabs Baird over mailers The race is already tense.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
His finger jabs on the second-to-last page, at the postscript.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The two took jabs at one another across various media platforms, including television, X (formerly Twitter), and Twitch.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
In addition to several jabs at Paramount and CBS, Colbert promoted some of Monroe Community Media’s recent coverage.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Those on the receiving end of his post-victory jabs included his former teammate Denny Hamlin, who irked him last month by speaking on a podcast about the state of Busch’s career.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Even after losing, Massie took jabs at Trump during his concession speech, insulting the President’s White House ballroom and highlighting the rise in gas prices.
—Connor Greene, Time, 20 May 2026
Over the last year, the companies have been entangled in a mix of suits and countersuits, taking jabs at each other’s products and progress.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Soap invited its viewers to take jabs at the genre in a time when the soap opera’s reputation had already been sullied in the American mind.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
During the roast, Falk as Columbo kept his jabs good-natured and focused on trying to get Sinatra to give his wife an autograph.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Verb
But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The public jabs from the president have angered some Catholics, the single largest religious denomination in the United States, according to Pew Research Center.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Donald Trump‘s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from Jimmy Kimmel‘s jabs kind of backfired.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In another moment, long-time rivals Jett and Mane exchange jabs against one another over a livestream as thousands of roarball fans tune in and cheer them on in the comments.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Srinivas, who often jabs the search engine giant, made an interesting point.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Haggard jabs Baird over mailers The race is already tense.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
His finger jabs on the second-to-last page, at the postscript.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jabs
Noun
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Rhodes peppered Gunther with punches, a bionic elbow and a Pedigree for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Stockstill was throwing punches, but not connecting.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.—
Therie Hendrey-Seabrook,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How about the digs—any notable features there?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But the bold aesthetic comes at the cost of the actors’ freedom in a play that otherwise seems perfectly at home at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center’s impressive new digs adjacent to the company’s old Santa Monica home.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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If a foreign object punctures the tread or sidewall, your tire can deflate slowly or quickly, depending on the puncture.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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In worst-case scenarios, the ice punctures the hull.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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No matter how comfortable your pants, shirt, or shoes are, a bra that digs or pokes can transform any outfit into an overstimulating disaster.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Then in the second, Mattias Samuelsson was allowed to take multiple pokes at Jeremy Swayman before Geekie clobbered him.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here are my top budget-friendly destination picks for 2026, along with some suggestions for where to stay to keep the savings coming.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Had the rule been in place for the Heat’s past three lottery visits, the Heat would have had the second (this year), second (2019) and first (2017) picks in those second rounds.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Verb
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And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Lockwood’s music instills joy in listening, and such revitalized desire leaves your body freshly tender, sensitive to whatever pierces the ear.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The step-by-step approach matters because going cold turkey rarely sticks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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“Jabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jabs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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