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as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil
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as in aperture
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
poked the button through a perforation in the fabric
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Recent Examples of perforation
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
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Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The board also accused Shaknovsky of removing part of a patient's intestine during another procedure in July 2023, causing a gastrointestinal perforation, where a hole develops in the intestine.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
This often comes in the same form as the stick, but instead of the bar soap-like texture, there are tiny perforations through which gel is released.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whole Cauliflower Remove the original shrinkwrap and place the head in a looser bag with an opening or perforation so moisture can escape, says LaMarita.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The board also accused Shaknovsky of removing part of a patient's intestine during another procedure in July 2023, causing a gastrointestinal perforation, where a hole develops in the intestine.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
This often comes in the same form as the stick, but instead of the bar soap-like texture, there are tiny perforations through which gel is released.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whole Cauliflower Remove the original shrinkwrap and place the head in a looser bag with an opening or perforation so moisture can escape, says LaMarita.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforation
Noun
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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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Deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, the outlets reported at the time.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The company wanted to sharpen its dealmaking skills and start widening its aperture beyond the early bets where Lilly liked to focus.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Smaller aperture versions are available at 4, 5 and 6 inches with graduating costs.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Your pilot can also fly you over to Dent Island for your tee time at the 18-hole championship course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The sides or water bottle pockets end up with holes in them from rubbing against my tires, which makes pushing incredibly frustrating.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Perforation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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