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
The Quad God finished eighth, punctuating a rocky Olympic debut.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There are dozens of picturesque villages punctuating the landscapes in and around the mountains, making plentiful pit stops a must on your journey through the Dolomites.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Carpenter accessorized with peep-toe mules, punctuating her look with her go-to blonde curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Delivered with an ease that flirts with comedy, it can be taken as humor punctuating drama.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
There were no laughs, with the audience remaining silent and punctuating parts of Kimmel’s speech with a big applause.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The landscaping throughout the property is fitting for the locale, with select cacti and succulents punctuating pathways.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
The Drop Heel is a bold accent and is a new signature for Jimmy Choo, punctuating a wide range of their latest styles from pumps and sandals to boots.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Even without gimmicks, shooting never feels like an afterthought, with tense firefights punctuating methodical exploration.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
There are dozens of picturesque villages punctuating the landscapes in and around the mountains, making plentiful pit stops a must on your journey through the Dolomites.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Carpenter accessorized with peep-toe mules, punctuating her look with her go-to blonde curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Delivered with an ease that flirts with comedy, it can be taken as humor punctuating drama.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
There were no laughs, with the audience remaining silent and punctuating parts of Kimmel’s speech with a big applause.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
The landscaping throughout the property is fitting for the locale, with select cacti and succulents punctuating pathways.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
The Drop Heel is a bold accent and is a new signature for Jimmy Choo, punctuating a wide range of their latest styles from pumps and sandals to boots.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Even without gimmicks, shooting never feels like an afterthought, with tense firefights punctuating methodical exploration.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
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Every piece in the collection celebrates the symbolism of constellations, while emphasizing nature and astronomy.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hammer leavens the central drama with a subplot involving Amanda’s daughter Sara and her burgeoning love affair with a local boy, emphasizing Amanda’s dilemma, having to play mother to her mother and let her little girl go.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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With so many restaurants to choose from, The Denver Post is highlighting 10 offering an extra something special for their price.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Burlingame is getting a new Mexican restaurant highlighting special regional dishes from around the country, from northern Mexico to Jalisco and Nayarit to Yucatan.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Avoid cutting more than ⅓ off your plant at one time to avoid stressing the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the boys coaches were stressing out, the Bloomfield girls won easily, with 76 points and Greenwich was the runner-up with 55.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Idaho Potato Commission teamed up with No Kid Hungry to present a one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring original designs by Cartier Dior Eliasen.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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