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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpricked
Adjective
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But summer back in New York, amid the fug of the city, requires a return to a tested and true formula.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Jaxson Dart’s romantic life has been thrust front and center as the New York Giants rookie simultaneously begins to make an impression on the fan base and the rest of the NFL.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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On a recent episode of Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia, the lasting legacy of Vernon, who died in 1987, was thrust back into the spotlight.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While staying faithful to the gothic tone and thrust of the story, the second book in the series once again turned the narrative in on itself by front-loading the perspective of chaos personified, Louis’ tortured and torturous lover, Lestat de Lioncourt.—
Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Even so, this tortured posturing has become restrictive, merely invoking awareness of his position, as if that absolves him of meaningful growth.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Federico Valverde's powerful 67th minute free kick from the left is punched away by Al-Owais.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The plane overran the runway, punched through a perimeter fence and came to rest in an airport parking lot, where firefighters extricated the pilot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The experience left her frustrated.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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It's not intended as a relief valve for frustrated I-70 travelers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Her long-term partner, Rich Paul, recently poked fun at his lady love's musical prowess while being interviewed on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The 14-day relative strength index has also just poked above the 50 level for the first time since late February.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Daniel plays a tormented ex-soldier named Ray, who retreats into the forest after a traumatic incident during his military service.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For fewer calories, consider loaves sliced smaller or thinner.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
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As lasers sliced through smoke billowing from the stage, frontman Tyrone Lindqvist's silky falsetto floated over a sea of festivalgoers stretching far, far, far beyond the soundboard.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Pinpricked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpricked. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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