as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Tatis homered again in Wednesday’s loss and his three-run shot on Saturday punctuated a six-run second inning.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Gibson punctuated the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run up the middle to cut the lead to 23-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Burton’s 3-point play punctuated an 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings and kicked off a party.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Gibson punctuated the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run up the middle to cut the lead to 23-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Hurts punctuated one score by chucking the ball into the stands and shrugging his shoulders much like his friend and mentor, Michael Jordan, who received a nice ovation when he was shown on the big screen.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Burton’s 3-point play punctuated an 84-80 win over the Dallas Wings and kicked off a party.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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Schmitt also emphasized the importance of focusing on other aspects of the bill, including no taxes on overtime and no taxes on tips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit emphasized the need for lawmakers to improve coordination across the early learning system as new policies come forward.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Marcela Rodríguez, co-chair of the Illinois Latino Agenda, highlighted the importance of being prepared for ICE encounters during a press conference on Friday.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ellis highlighted the importance of having a film establish such a strong alliance between the North and Northeast of Brazil, especially considering the longstanding focus on the Southeast and cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Polite dogs are allowed, but your pup might get stressed in the noisy, crowded park.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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