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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting
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as in ridiculed
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
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Recent Examples of skewered
Jon Talton, a former Arizona Republic columnist whose columns skewered and shepherded the development of his hometown of Phoenix through the early 2000s, has died.
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Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump and Republicans skewered former President Joe Biden for releasing millions of immigrants into the country on humanitarian grounds.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
After McNair’s 3-pointer to open the fourth quarter pushed Westwood’s lead to 48-36, the Warriors skewered Vandegrift’s halfcourt trap, which led to several wide-open layups by Charlie Fry and their lead ballooning to as high as 17.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Host Nikki Glaser opened with a monologue that skewered stars at the ceremony, though not as roughly as some past Golden Globes hosts have – cough, cough, looking at you, Ricky Gervais.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
As stars visibly braced themselves for their moment under her spotlight, Glaser’s 10-minute opening monologue was full of snappy, self-aware jokes that gently skewered every part of Hollywood, from its celebrities and movies to its media companies and obsession with staying young.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the reboot has been skewered by critics.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
The film’s initial announcement skewered Hollywood's obsession with franchises in recent decades.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Everyone stood around the grill instead of at the table and essentially ate right off the grill, taking pieces of lavash and loading it up with meats and veggies that had been skewered and grilled on the open fire.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Trump and Republicans skewered former President Joe Biden for releasing millions of immigrants into the country on humanitarian grounds.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
After McNair’s 3-pointer to open the fourth quarter pushed Westwood’s lead to 48-36, the Warriors skewered Vandegrift’s halfcourt trap, which led to several wide-open layups by Charlie Fry and their lead ballooning to as high as 17.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Host Nikki Glaser opened with a monologue that skewered stars at the ceremony, though not as roughly as some past Golden Globes hosts have – cough, cough, looking at you, Ricky Gervais.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
As stars visibly braced themselves for their moment under her spotlight, Glaser’s 10-minute opening monologue was full of snappy, self-aware jokes that gently skewered every part of Hollywood, from its celebrities and movies to its media companies and obsession with staying young.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the reboot has been skewered by critics.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
The film’s initial announcement skewered Hollywood's obsession with franchises in recent decades.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Everyone stood around the grill instead of at the table and essentially ate right off the grill, taking pieces of lavash and loading it up with meats and veggies that had been skewered and grilled on the open fire.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewered
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Brockton Police arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a co-worker at Wollaston Alloys Monday night.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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A student was even stabbed at a school after the system didn't detect a 7-inch knife.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The move was ridiculed by lawyers outside Paul Weiss, and more than 140 alums of the firm signed a letter assailing it as well.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And for that, he was ridiculed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, researchers at Texas A&M University created a dynamic material that repairs itself after being punctured by shifting from a solid to a liquid state and back again.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The episode has punctured Preckwinkle’s reputation for managerial skill — a primary reason this page has endorsed her in previous elections despite some disagreements with other aspects of her record.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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How about the woman, believed to be a Chicago Public Schools teacher, who mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination by using her hand like a gun and putting it to her neck?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some also mocked the add-on fees, including higher charges for larger items.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Williams introduces us to a woman who is pierced by the clarity of her vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Raha was one of them, killed by a bullet that pierced her lungs.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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An agent in Massachusetts jabbed his finger and thumb into the neck and arteries of a young father who refused to be separated from his wife and 1-year-old daughter.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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As Webster repeatedly jabbed his finger, Rathbun met it with his left hand, as if trying to swat him away.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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On his way to the dressing room, Gudas picked some snow off the ice and kissed it.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council recently picked a fight with Friends of the Library, with the council questioning whether to accept $825,000 from the group.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Like that film and the rest of her oeuvre, her latest is another tender tale of a protagonist stuck between two worlds, a hallmark motif fitting for a director who splits her time between documentary and fiction filmmaking.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The rescue took place in the area of Branford Point where crews responded on the report of a goose possibly in distress and stuck in the ice, according to the Branford Professional Firefighters IAFF 2533.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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