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as in punctures
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 apertures
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 perforations
The pointed-toe shoe features brogue perforations and lacing at the vamp, mimicking the classic brogue dress shoe.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Pour about one inch of water into the pot—just enough to reach the bottom of the basket but not seep through its perforations.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, his hands and feet had something like perforations made by the nails, front and back, that retained scars and showed the blackness of the nails.
—Vanessa Corcoran, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Surgeons noted her injuries included three perforations of the small bowel and sepsis.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
This has serious health consequences, including intestinal perforations, twists, and blockages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
The costume designer adds that those subtle perforations become deeper cuts only when Will begins to doubt his own abilities as a father, and inflicts damage of his own.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
In the ’50s, before digital audio, the audio strips were on the inside of the film strip’s perforations, meaning the image itself was slightly narrower.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Pour about one inch of water into the pot—just enough to reach the bottom of the basket but not seep through its perforations.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, his hands and feet had something like perforations made by the nails, front and back, that retained scars and showed the blackness of the nails.
—Vanessa Corcoran, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Surgeons noted her injuries included three perforations of the small bowel and sepsis.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
This has serious health consequences, including intestinal perforations, twists, and blockages.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
The costume designer adds that those subtle perforations become deeper cuts only when Will begins to doubt his own abilities as a father, and inflicts damage of his own.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
In the ’50s, before digital audio, the audio strips were on the inside of the film strip’s perforations, meaning the image itself was slightly narrower.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforations
Noun
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Stimulates skin renewal through tiny needle punctures, improving texture and firmness.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those after ultimate portability might think 8x25 or 10x25 binoculars are perfect for travel, but in low light, their tiny apertures struggle.—
Jase Parnell-Brookes,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But amid the coronation for their crosstown rival, Gottlieb was looking for anything that told her this Trojans team could take some punches and also give some back in March.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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In addition, it will be designed to deliver long-range missile punches instead of engaging in dogfights.—
David Szondy
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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What’s next is to keep looking for gaps or holes where certain processes need to be made more efficient.—
Karen Esquivel,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means expect bargain shopping, not whale hunting when free agency opens next week even though the roster has more holes than most offseasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Using sharp metal disks that spin, the machine carves slits into the soil and drops the grass seed into those slits.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Perforations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforations. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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