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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
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.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Normal film stock is four perforations wide, but VistaVision is eight.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The pointed-toe shoe features brogue perforations and lacing at the vamp, mimicking the classic brogue dress shoe.
—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
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
The pointed-toe shoe features brogue perforations and lacing at the vamp, mimicking the classic brogue dress shoe.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforations
Noun
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The pay reality punctures that myth entirely.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Quality stability balls use thick, durable materials that are less likely to sustain damage from tears or punctures.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, large, good-value Dobsonians offer the best value for large apertures at a lower cost.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The challenger became more aggressive after the sixth round, moving forward to try to land punches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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No punches, but the two tangled, spilling toward the sideline as Okongwu tried to separate them.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Borers tunnel and weave through branches, leaving holes and open wounds as evidence of their travels.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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The only telltale signs of the electronics hidden in the temples are a single power button, a four-contact connector, pinhole microphones, and thin speaker grille slits.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Perforations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforations. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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