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
Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Under local anesthesia and light sedation, a small catheter is inserted through a tiny puncture in the groin or wrist.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
The past two months of mostly sideways churn within 3% of record highs for the S & P 500 has helped to rebalance the market, puncturing the aggressive sense of destiny around many AI plays, subduing some speculative misbehavior and allowing valuations to settle.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
An infection can occur from a puncture wound, and the disease can persist through weeks of medical care.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Under local anesthesia and light sedation, a small catheter is inserted through a tiny puncture in the groin or wrist.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
If the worst happens and the dome is punctured, 2,000 tonnes of CO2 will enter the atmosphere.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
The past two months of mostly sideways churn within 3% of record highs for the S & P 500 has helped to rebalance the market, puncturing the aggressive sense of destiny around many AI plays, subduing some speculative misbehavior and allowing valuations to settle.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Verb
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Leaky Penetrations Houses are pierced with various penetrations, including outdoor water faucets, bathroom exhausts, chimneys, soil stacks, and wires.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Check the product for rough edges that could potentially pierce the skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The woman who was stabbed is in stable condition, and the man is in critical condition, the spokesperson said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Early the following morning, Anaheim police officers responded to the intersection of Santa Ana and Helena streets after witnesses reported seeing two men chasing Reyes and one of them stabbing him.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those two factors, coupled with the offensive punch that Lleyton Weaver and BJ Knowlton provided, had the Hurricane within striking distance the entire game.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Horns have some talent, but have been a sieve on defense over the last few games, including a gut punch of a 101-98 overtime loss at home to Mississippi State in the conference opener.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Porter, coming off one of his toughest shooting nights as a Net, briefly gave Brooklyn a spark by drilling his first 3-point attempt to put the Nets ahead 10–9.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eugenio said some of her clients have had success conversing and drilling with artificial intelligence chatbots in voice mode.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the Aztecs had a counterpunch for every Cowboys jab – a Miles Byrd drive that drew two free throws, a jump hook off the glass from Pharaoh Compton, a 3 from Magoon Gwath, a 3 from Taj DeGourville , a jumper in traffic from Dixon-Waters.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Others stuck flagpoles through an open passenger-side window, appearing to jab the suspect.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fieri fell down a set of steps while shooting his new series, Flavor Town Food Fight, in November, causing his right leg to compress in itself, leaving Fieri with a major tear in his quad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Care and Repair Before cleaning or storing, fix rips and tears in winter coats, including linings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actress hasn't spoken publicly about her dating life, aside from a few TikTok videos poking fun at her singleness.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS POLITICAL THEATER – Vance reposts meme poking fun at Democrats' Jan 6 candlelight vigil.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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He was picked to play for Latvia in the Winter Olympics next month in Milan, Italy.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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