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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
On his June 16 show, the comedian skewered Trump over the green appearance of the water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been overrun with algae after a recent renovation.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 June 2026
David Fincher’s masterful Zodiac turned procedural investigation into a slow-burning descent into madness and uncertainty, while Mary Harron’s American Psycho skewered consumerist ’80s culture through the singular lens of Patrick Bateman’s unraveling mind.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The American boat skewered the front of the Italian obstruction.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Under Healy’s tenure, the Sentinel’s editorial page often skewered lavish taxation and blasted attempts by local leaders to duck accountability.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Fast-forward several months, and there’s been plenty of real-world news to be skewered and roasted.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 May 2026
As for the night’s primary target, Hart was skewered relentlessly over the course of the night.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Ann Ralston, a frequent critic of City Hall, skewered the idea.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Based in Chicago, The Onion was founded in the 1980s and for decades has skewered politics and pop culture, including making Jones a frequent target of mocking articles.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 17 June 2026
David Fincher’s masterful Zodiac turned procedural investigation into a slow-burning descent into madness and uncertainty, while Mary Harron’s American Psycho skewered consumerist ’80s culture through the singular lens of Patrick Bateman’s unraveling mind.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The American boat skewered the front of the Italian obstruction.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Under Healy’s tenure, the Sentinel’s editorial page often skewered lavish taxation and blasted attempts by local leaders to duck accountability.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Fast-forward several months, and there’s been plenty of real-world news to be skewered and roasted.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 May 2026
As for the night’s primary target, Hart was skewered relentlessly over the course of the night.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Ann Ralston, a frequent critic of City Hall, skewered the idea.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Based in Chicago, The Onion was founded in the 1980s and for decades has skewered politics and pop culture, including making Jones a frequent target of mocking articles.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewered
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In a 2021 court decision, an incarcerated man had tried to sue Bureau of Prisons officials after his cellmate stabbed him and left him blind in one eye.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Young climbed into a box, which Strange then stabbed repeatedly, prompting groans from the audience.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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In the intervening 26 years, the Jets have been roundly mocked and ridiculed — and, sure, it has often been deserved.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The helium-balloon hype of potentially going undefeated through the final three rounds of the playoffs has been punctured and now it’s gone for good.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Deputies said that the stab wound, which punctured the woman's lung, did not appear to be life-threatening.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Gaudí’s radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The bear designed on the flag was mocked by some, due to its closer resemblance to a pig.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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But another pierced the car’s windshield, grazed the steering wheel and one of Fahd’s fingers before striking his son, Sam, in the head.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Remarkable Life and Times of George Forster A gunshot pierced the calm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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 boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Messi stuck a boot back, corralled the ball, took a half-turn and fired a laser low and into the corner of the net past Zidane.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Fans who bought parking passes got stuck in heavy traffic as the streets around the stadium were bumper-to-bumper by mid-afternoon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Skewered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewered. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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