pinpricking

verb

present participle of pinprick
as in thrusting

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  1. thrusting
  2. punching
  3. poking
  4. slicing
Verb
  • Key players George Springer and Ernie Clement were sidelined, thrusting Jesus Sanchez into the outfield.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • How quickly the brain and body react after tripping — with your foot automatically thrusting forward, for example, to prevent yourself from face-planting — is what plyometrics trains for.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrusting
Verb
  • Alaves' Ángel Pérez was reprimanded by coach Quique Sánchez Flores after being substituted and punching the bench several times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • According to court documents, the phone contained videos of Ayres assaulting Dunn repeatedly, at one point punching her in the face.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of punching
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  • But Vicki immediately goes past Meredith Marks (disengaging) to Amanda Frances (opening her laptop and working), even as the others try to earn their paychecks by poking at her.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Milk Stage of Kernels Check the kernels on an ear by poking it with your fingernail.
    — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of poking
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  • The blade can make light work of opening packages, cutting cord, slicing through leather, and more.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Airlines are likely slicing what passengers can't compare on shopping sites – legroom, complimentary snacks, customer service staffing ratios.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slicing
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