Synonyms of perforated

perforated

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drilled
• pierced
• punched
• punctured
• holed
• poked
• riddled
• bored
• tapped
• cut
• penetrated
• grooved
• excavated
• slit
• pricked
• hollowed
• split
• ruptured
• broke
• slashed
• broached
• notched
• gouged
• rent
• prickled
• gashed
• burrowed (into)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filled
• sealed
• patched
• plugged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perforated

Eschewing the classic perforated upper, the styles modeled by Grace include the Unfurgettable Vegan Suede and Vegan Suede Quilted clogs, which are lined with faux fur but can still be decorated with Jibbitz along the backstrap. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

When the sun hits Ferm Living’s perforated Dapple chairs at just the right angle, light supposedly scatters through the steel seat in an artistic way, letting a relaxed tranquility wash over your outdoor patio. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026

The Test Kitchen prefers perforated grill baskets ($30, Amazon). — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

This fat line fed a series of narrower pipes in the tower, which ran along the corners of every floor, wall, and ceiling, and were perforated to spray gas into the rooms. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026

It’s also perforated to promote airflow underfoot, therefore keeping feet cool in hot temperatures, and the mesh upper also has plenty of ventilation for heat to escape. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

The best styles to scoop up have perforated details for airflow and are made of lightweight materials like canvas to keep your feet cool and comfy. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Millie's bowels then perforated before she was born, causing her stomach to swell. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

The blade perforated Metcalf's right ventricle, and he was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital. — Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 11 June 2026