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
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Jalon Daniels launched a deep throw to veteran David Sills in the back of the end zone Wednesday, punctuating a 7-on-7 period with a touchdown.
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Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Munden injected tension and something even more primal and powerful than tension by punctuating Ralph’s efforts to navigate the island with stills of trees.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.
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Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
The confab came a day after the S & P 500 closed at its first record high since late January, punctuating its dramatic comeback from the Iran war sell-off.
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Kevin Stankiewicz,alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Khori Bennett added the Switchbacks’ third and final goal in the 84th minute, punctuating Colorado Springs’ stunning upset over a higher-division opponent.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 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.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Jalon Daniels launched a deep throw to veteran David Sills in the back of the end zone Wednesday, punctuating a 7-on-7 period with a touchdown.
—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Munden injected tension and something even more primal and powerful than tension by punctuating Ralph’s efforts to navigate the island with stills of trees.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
The half-dozen screens punctuating the show with this gesture offer potent and campy but all-too-serious reminders that anger and nostalgia for a world of white supremacy are not dead.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
The confab came a day after the S & P 500 closed at its first record high since late January, punctuating its dramatic comeback from the Iran war sell-off.
—
Kevin Stankiewicz,alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Khori Bennett added the Switchbacks’ third and final goal in the 84th minute, punctuating Colorado Springs’ stunning upset over a higher-division opponent.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
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Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of powder settling into fine lines or emphasizing dryness.
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Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
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However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
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Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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The memorial’s wall featuring the 98 names will be completed first, and the canopy feature will be completed and funded at a later date, Diaz said.
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There will be a three-day retrospective of Rajamouli’s work at the French Cinematheque from June 26 to 26, featuring a masterclass with the director on June 27.
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“Punctuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuating. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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