Synonyms of jabs

jabs 1 of 2

noun

plural of jab

as in punches

a quick thrust

gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punches
• digs
• pokes
• lunges
• pushes
• nudges
• sticks
• dabs
• shoves
• stabs
• jerks
• jams
• jogs

jabs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jab

as in stabs

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabs
• punctures
• picks
• pierces
• sticks
• pecks
• spits
• pokes
• punches
• spikes
• lances
• spears
• runs through
• harpoons
• impales
• skewers
• transfixes
• gores
• slices
• transpierces
• pinks
• thrusts
• pricks
• cuts
• perforates
• riddles
• spindles
• quills
• pikes
• knifes
• bayonets
• pinpricks
• poniards
• gimlets
• prongs
• dirks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jabs

Noun

So far, the comedy series has been unafraid to take jabs at current-day political figures. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026

Since Mamdani's inauguration, Republicans across the country have taken political jabs at the mayor and his policies. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Hernández also took jabs at the likes of Tiger Woods and Shane Gillis. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

If Clase’s home run in the second was an uppercut, then Toronto’s offense in the third was a barrage of jabs. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

And a third key was for Gaethje to throw jabs and get Topuria’s weight on his back foot, so Gaethje could find an opening with hooks over Topuria’s front shoulder. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026

No women aged 20-24 died from cervical cancer between 2020 and 2024; without the jabs, 23 deaths would have been expected, says the report in The Lancet. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

They were controlled by two sets of levers, with plastic buttons that made the combatants throw left jabs and right uppercuts. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Her comedic jabs at the American economy and humorous reflections juxtapose somber moments of stillness in the midst of her struggles. — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Verb

Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews. — FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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