as in emphasizing
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 punctuating
How about the first time two boosters landed side by side, punctuating the inaugural launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket with thrilling synchrony?
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 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
Each made the case for surface as statement — patent leather as the punctuating detail that can carry an entire silhouette.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 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
Each made the case for surface as statement — patent leather as the punctuating detail that can carry an entire silhouette.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
Verb
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Advocates expressed frustration, emphasizing the need for comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The super tuskers are part of a small and declining population, emphasizing the importance of their conservation.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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People around the league are familiar with the player experience in Chicago (or Connecticut, Dallas or Los Angeles); Reese highlighting the disparity between her organization and others that receive more investment is common practice.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Economy passengers can expect free meals featuring options like chicken with Japanese curry or a fish fillet with a herb-caper cream sauce, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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