1
as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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2
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of puncture
Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
In the case of a puncture, the rider will be warned immediately, which prevents further damage to the wheel and improves safety.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
One bullet that entered through his shoulder hit his left arm bone, while the other punctured his left lung before becoming lodged in his neck.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Attenborough communicated with the tribe using gestures, looked at their personal ornaments and enquired about the pegs in the ritual punctures in the nose of one of the men.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
In the case of a puncture, the rider will be warned immediately, which prevents further damage to the wheel and improves safety.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Verb
If several of these meteorites puncture the radiator fins, the plant will be unable to cool down properly.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
One bullet that entered through his shoulder hit his left arm bone, while the other punctured his left lung before becoming lodged in his neck.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Verb
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Tillis punctuated every strikeout with an ear-piercing scream and fist pump.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Swan screamed and tried to get up from her seat, but Matthews allegedly held onto her right arm and stabbed her approximately 18 to 20 times, the affidavit says.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Authorities said Anthony admitted stabbing Metcalf and asked whether the teen would be OK.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Swift also feels confident that the 1-2 punch of him and Kyle Monangai can again establish the Bears as one of the most dangerous running teams in the NFL.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The video of the two, which captures punches, hair pulling, one of them being thrown onto the sidewalk and kicked in the face, was round three according to the person who recorded the action.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In the bottom half of the inning, Gasparino stepped up to the plate, with the bases empty this time, and drilled an opposite-field home run to take a 3-2 lead.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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The two countries conducted joint nuclear forces drills earlier this month.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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And now, 44 years on, new generations of Villa fans could also cherish the moment when Buendia’s cross was jabbed in from close range by Morgan Rogers for the third, ensuring every Brummie in Istanbul could relax and soak in the game’s final 30 minutes.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Traute burst into tears, and Gertrud looked faint from the heat, ready to slump, to surrender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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An in-house florist picks flowers from the gardens daily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Since November, 50 people had been hospitalized in California after accidentally picking and eating poisonous wild mushrooms, according to the California Department of Public Health.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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