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punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuated
Soto’s long ball was a grand slam in New York’s five-run sixth inning which punctuated their weekend sweep of the Marlins.
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Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Ripley finally found some momentum with a spirited comeback, punctuated by a German suplex.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Smiles, laughter and live music punctuated the inaugural Fishing for Fletcher event.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Tillis punctuated her performance in style, striking out the last three batters.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Chen punctuated a two-hitter with a strikeout for the final out.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The streets of Port-au-Prince came alive with euphoric fans in a brief moment of respite that punctuated the turbulence and overlapping crises that have engulfed the country.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Had Lewis Miley’s season not been punctuated by multiple injuries, the 20-year-old may also have been in contention.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Ripley finally found some momentum with a spirited comeback, punctuated by a German suplex.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Smiles, laughter and live music punctuated the inaugural Fishing for Fletcher event.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Tillis punctuated her performance in style, striking out the last three batters.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Chen punctuated a two-hitter with a strikeout for the final out.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The streets of Port-au-Prince came alive with euphoric fans in a brief moment of respite that punctuated the turbulence and overlapping crises that have engulfed the country.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Had Lewis Miley’s season not been punctuated by multiple injuries, the 20-year-old may also have been in contention.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Analysts also questioned the geopolitical situation, particularly in the Middle East, where sales have been affected by broader regional instability, but Garcia Tapia stressed that the impact has been contained after early closures at the start of the Iran war.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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City officials said the rapid growth of the city has stressed the facility, prompting the construction of a new shelter, which will be three times the size of the current facility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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