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
Michigan finished the job, punctuating a remarkable two-year turnaround for May, who arrived at Michigan in 2024 after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023.
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 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
Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 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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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Already, food and beverage brands and restaurants have taken note of the growing number of people taking the treatments and tried to get ahead of diet changes by emphasizing or adding ingredients like protein and fiber.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Charlotte exhibition will work in tandem to promote other sites and museums highlighting the Carolinas’ role in the Revolutionary War.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The nurturing Moon moves through your 7th House of Cooperation, highlighting needs in close bonds.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Democratic leaders are vowing to force votes to curb the president's war powers, stressing that a two-week ceasefire is not sufficient.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Zaman urged parents, religious scholars and community leaders to ensure maximum participation in the campaign, stressing that polio can only be prevented through vaccination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the afternoon, stroll through Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, a 55-acre botanical garden featuring rotating art exhibitions.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many of the stories in the book are tragic Icarus narratives, featuring acts of rebellion that succeed in one brief ecstatic burst, and then resoundingly fail.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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