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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 pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Small perforations dotted the front of the toe box, while a thin black stripe ran through the aged off-white midsole.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 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
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
Normal film stock is four perforations wide, but VistaVision is eight.
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ABC News,
5 Mar. 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.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Small perforations dotted the front of the toe box, while a thin black stripe ran through the aged off-white midsole.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 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
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
Normal film stock is four perforations wide, but VistaVision is eight.
—
ABC News,
5 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforations
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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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This design allows for enhanced thermal stability and resistance to physical damage such as punctures.
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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 Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
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No such punches could be seen on the video.
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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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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
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“Perforations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforations. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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