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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
In its latest episode, the Comedy Central series skewered Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr, a key figure in the Jimmy Kimmel suspension saga.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
South Park had previously skewered the far-right pundit by having Cartman adopt his mannerisms and debate style.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Another bite that was easy to eat and appreciate was the hasselbacked king trumpet mushroom skewered and grilled by the chefs at ASA.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The campaign was roundly skewered by conservatives.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
Comedians and commentators skewered the government's performance—from satirical news shows to editorial cartoons, the cultural zeitgeist skewed toward outrage.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The star of the kitchen is the steak trompo, a huge beehive of strip and sirloin steaks skewered on a vertical spit, glossy with fat.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Counsell naturally was skewered on social media, despite Crow-Armstrong’s recent slump and overall numbers against lefties, for taking the bat out of the hands of his Most Valuable Player candidate.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
South Park had previously skewered the far-right pundit by having Cartman adopt his mannerisms and debate style.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Another bite that was easy to eat and appreciate was the hasselbacked king trumpet mushroom skewered and grilled by the chefs at ASA.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The campaign was roundly skewered by conservatives.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
Comedians and commentators skewered the government's performance—from satirical news shows to editorial cartoons, the cultural zeitgeist skewed toward outrage.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The star of the kitchen is the steak trompo, a huge beehive of strip and sirloin steaks skewered on a vertical spit, glossy with fat.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Counsell naturally was skewered on social media, despite Crow-Armstrong’s recent slump and overall numbers against lefties, for taking the bat out of the hands of his Most Valuable Player candidate.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewered
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed in an incident in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and he was later arrested on Saturday evening for his role in the incident.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been hospitalized after he was reportedly stabbed on Friday night in Indianapolis.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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She was ridiculed in online forums and on at least one radio show, and dismissed by a Michigan State Police dispatcher who likely didn't even send out a patrol car.—
NEAL RUBIN,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Gastineau says the video has led to him being ridiculed and scorned.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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And, in the process, the trio of ’70s babies punctured the myth that rap is a young man’s sport.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tyrone Taylor’s three RBIs had punctured Spencer Schwellenbach, and Peterson took a 4-1 lead into the eighth having retired 11 of the last 12.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with CNN, D’Agostino described being forced to sit or kneel on concrete in front of an Israeli flag for hours at a time, being left in cold temperatures with little clothing, having his belongings seized, mocked and destroyed and having his wrists bound tightly.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Puerto Rican rapper and Saturday Night Live host Bad Bunny mocked right-wing backlash to his upcoming Spanish-only Super Bowl halftime show, and started the countdown clock for anyone who doesn’t know the language.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sharp cracks of gunfire pierced the morning air, loud, jarring pangs that echoed off the concrete.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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If the school doesn’t have room for all students who picked it as their top choice, the school will accept the highest-scoring students from that group.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To score the jackpot prize, a person’s ticket must match all five numbers picked in a drawing, according to game rules.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Investors and economists are stuck looking to other sources of data for information about the economy.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, borrowers stuck in the backlog may not be making progress toward loan forgiveness, either under the terms of an IDR plan or through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Skewered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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