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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
Dementia risk associated with cholesteatoma and eardrum perforation slightly decreased when surgical treatment was performed, according to the study.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforation
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Note that good quality options are made of polyvinyl chloride, nylon or polyester fabric that resists tears and punctures.
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Police arrested Frank and found his wife, Deborah Glaser, in the tub with multiple puncture wounds on her chest.
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Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras.
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The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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“Perforation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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