pierces

present tense third-person singular of pierce

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pierces But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025 When a leg pierces the surface, capillary forces cause the fan to spread open within milliseconds, creating a broad paddle. John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old? Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pierces
Verb
  • What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If New England drills the Dolphins, head coach Mike McDaniel might not make it to Week 3.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Parsons attended Cowboys practices during training camp but has not participated in any team drills.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Alex breaks free and, in a panic, repeatedly stabs Evelyn with the syringe.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Spike takes one of Kelson's tranquilizer darts filled with morphine and stabs Samson in the arm with it.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Mills enters the race at a strange moment — the government has been shut down for two weeks and Collins is among the aspiring dealmakers trying to figure out how to reopen it.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s a quick guide to what’s available and what’s not as the shutdown enters its 13th day Monday, with no end in sight.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.
    Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Recounting his visit with Shelton’s body after she’d been taken off of life support in From Bleak to Dark, Maron punctures the somber scene with a joke about taking a selfie.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The legislation was passed in the wake of concerns that TikTok accesses personal information on Americans.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
  • In healthcare, if a clinician normally accesses patient records during clinic hours on a secure device, an attempt at midnight from an unknown device would prompt verification or termination of the session.
    Pulak De, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Minnesota will be aggressive filling whatever holes spring up, and Reeve has proven to be resourceful.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Drill small pilot holes a half inch from the sides of the board.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Pierces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pierces. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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