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

The floor panels were perforated with a dot matrix of vents that regularly replace all the air in the clean room. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The leather has a puffy, premium appearance is perforated at the tongue, eyelets and heel badge. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

Arches made of brick and perforated metal panels will be constructed near the sidewalks. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 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

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