PERFORATED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

perforated

verb

Definition of perforated next

past tense of perforate

as in drilled

to make a hole or series of holes in he perforated the sheet with his pencil and put it in his binder

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Recent Examples of perforated The next day, while in a dissociative episode, Dunham put a large Q-tip in her ear and perforated her eardrum. —

Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Putting a garlic clove in the ear is also not scientifically proven and can cause similar problems, including ear infections, skin irritation and hearing damage if the ear is perforated. —

Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Cámara uses a HexClad grill pan, evenly perforated with small round holes, to char her homegrown chiles, tomatoes, and aromatics for salsas. —

Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 This six-piece bathroom accessory set is very handsome (thank you, Sarah Sherman Samuel), with a travertine base and perforated detailing to level up the sophistication. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perforated

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Mitchell came down on the next play and drilled a step-back jumper over Gray, which was a sign of things to come.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 5 June 2026
His versatile shot-making was on full display down the stretch in Game 1, as Brunson repeatedly drove to the basket — particularly when shot-blocking Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was on the bench — and also drilled the game-winning 3-pointer.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026