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
Thornton, an undrafted rookie out of Louisville, punctuated what has been a wonderful camp to date with a standout performance in the Panthers’ 30-10 loss to the Browns.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
Sporting’s loss was punctuated in the 70th minute after San Diego completed a 20-pass sequence (albeit with the help of a deflection off Jansen Miller’s face) with an expert finish from Dreyer.
Dreyer, who assisted Lozano’s goal, now has 12 goals and 17 assists in his debut season in MLS.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
By then, there were two outs, Jesse Winker was on second and came home on an RBI single by Starling Marte, dramatically smashing his helmet at home plate, punctuating a two-run lead.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
In their interactions, the show really hits its stride in terms of dialogue and pacing, with sharp banter punctuating serious discussions of existential questions.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
Sporting’s loss was punctuated in the 70th minute after San Diego completed a 20-pass sequence (albeit with the help of a deflection off Jansen Miller’s face) with an expert finish from Dreyer.
Dreyer, who assisted Lozano’s goal, now has 12 goals and 17 assists in his debut season in MLS.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025
By then, there were two outs, Jesse Winker was on second and came home on an RBI single by Starling Marte, dramatically smashing his helmet at home plate, punctuating a two-run lead.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
In their interactions, the show really hits its stride in terms of dialogue and pacing, with sharp banter punctuating serious discussions of existential questions.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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The mayor also emphasized her intent never was to cancel the contract, only to delay it.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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After the meeting, the school's founder and CEO Ahmed White emphasized the need for more alternative forms of education for students the current system may not be reaching.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Each of the book’s chapters — which additionally include California, Mont Blanc, Mozambique, China and Russia — employs the same tools to highlight a different version of a similar narrative, with striking results.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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As the entertainment industry’s publication of record, Variety seeks to highlight creatives who are making waves across a spectrum of disciplines.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump, in the lead-up to his meeting with Putin, repeatedly stressed the need for an urgent, long-lasting ceasefire in the war.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Washington stresses the theatrical experience first and foremost.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Plans for the piece Now authenticated by sports memorabilia experts PSA and Beckett, the page features five autographs in distinct shades of blue ink: Jordan, Ruth, Brady, Gretzky and Messi.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Covering 2,530 surface acres, Lake Moomaw features 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, which means there are plenty of places to find your own little slice of secluded heaven all up and down the lake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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