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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
His warnings contrasted starkly with the brief but glorious interludes of culinary fabulism that punctuated our travel down South.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Balogun punctuated the goal with his version of the LeBron James Silencer celebration, drawing a positive reaction from King James himself.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Universal has a theme-park operation second only to Disney, punctuated by last year’s Orlando opening of the recursively names Universal Epic Universe.
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David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The ace endured a rocky start punctuated by a hideous 11-run blowup in Minnesota and has now been sidelined with a shoulder injury since April 26.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Though punctuated by tragedy and heartbreak, Contrapposto is decidedly optimistic about the power of art to endlessly delight, and the beauty of a lifelong friendship.
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Air Mail,
27 June 2026
The testy negotiation, punctuated by Rick promising to machete Gareth to death, is interrupted by the distant sound of gunfire and a huge explosion—Carol has arrived.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
At the same time, Greenspan's tenure was punctuated by several financial crises, including the 1987 stock market crash and the dot-com collapse in the early 2000s.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Balogun punctuated the goal with his version of the LeBron James Silencer celebration, drawing a positive reaction from King James himself.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Universal has a theme-park operation second only to Disney, punctuated by last year’s Orlando opening of the recursively names Universal Epic Universe.
—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The ace endured a rocky start punctuated by a hideous 11-run blowup in Minnesota and has now been sidelined with a shoulder injury since April 26.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Though punctuated by tragedy and heartbreak, Contrapposto is decidedly optimistic about the power of art to endlessly delight, and the beauty of a lifelong friendship.
—
Air Mail,
27 June 2026
The testy negotiation, punctuated by Rick promising to machete Gareth to death, is interrupted by the distant sound of gunfire and a huge explosion—Carol has arrived.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
At the same time, Greenspan's tenure was punctuated by several financial crises, including the 1987 stock market crash and the dot-com collapse in the early 2000s.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The spaces are awash in charcoal and ivory hues, punctuated by burgundy and fuchsia accents, which makes the decor feel timeless.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Effects on veterans, pets Speakers also highlighted how fireworks affect veterans, people with disabilities and pets.
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Elsewhere in the conversation, Winfrey appealed to creators’ sense of responsibility and emphasized that influence carries obligations.
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Antonella Capelli, Lectra’s president for EMEA, emphasized the growing importance of trend data in a fast-changing fashion landscape shaped by global economic and consumer shifts.
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Jack Compton / Getty Images Gray also stressed the importance of keeping the locker room together despite the frustrating stretch.
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For a family already scared and stressed, that free access made a big difference.
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Anne Hathaway’s latest Instagram post featured more than just an exciting announcement.
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The song also featured heavily in the series’ promotional materials.
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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