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
Alison Herman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Standard polystyrene shattered or punctured easily under the stress.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 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
As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Standard polystyrene shattered or punctured easily under the stress.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Noun
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Drinks are available for purchase at the bar—the house margarita packs a crisp punch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Remarkable Life and Times of George Forster A gunshot pierced the calm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Telefone, the piercing 2016 breakout debut from Noname, turns ten this year, and the Chicago rapper is celebrating it with a late-summer anniversary trek.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Emotional testimony details shocking stabbing The trial, which began with jury selection on June 1, included emotional testimony from eye witnesses and graphic video footage of the chaotic event, CBS News reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Some clips, showing officers performing rapid and intense chest compressions on Lucy, were so disturbing that members of her family left the courtroom in tears.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Exploring the divide between technology and toys through Jessie results in a deeply profound, moving story that had me in a puddle of tears.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After a South Africa giveaway near its own goal, the ball found Julian Quinones who drilled the first goal of the tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Ben Brown projects to be the Patriots’ top backup at left guard and center, while 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace continues to drill as the second-team right guard.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The threats just keep jabbing at America’s borders.—
Donald G. McNeil Jr,
Washington Post,
1 June 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
Noun
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The pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As the miles dragged on, a chase vehicle crept by periodically with cameras poking out the window to capture scenes that could later be shared on social media, where Emanuel now has an almost daily presence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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