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 latest scramble completed, punctuating the next step in searching for a program-defining victory, Kelvin Durham took both hands and turned them into makeshift ear muffs while sauntering to the sideline.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
How about the first time two boosters landed side by side, punctuating the inaugural launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket with thrilling synchrony?
—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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
How about the first time two boosters landed side by side, punctuating the inaugural launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket with thrilling synchrony?
—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
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the solar eclipse in Virgo brings emphasis to your values and sense of stability, highlighting ways to earn and manage your money.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bohls said the agency has received 130 tips as of Thursday morning, stressing that none are too small and all will be investigated.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the national economy and the local job market cooled, further stressing house hunters’ willingness to pay up for a home.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stock up on their gummies and stationery featuring Genki, the running-boy mascot.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first season consisted of eight episodes, and season 2 will have eight more, featuring returning voice cast members and new guest stars.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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