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as in stabbing
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 ridiculing
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 skewering
The new additions, particularly the hotheaded Mexican VP Gabriela, aren’t much more unsubtle, and the script is more successful in skewering Gen Z and workplace culture than the open goal of Gianni Infantino & Co.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before skewering to prevent burning.
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Lexi Harrison,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While Sheridan clearly enjoys skewering New York, Pfeiffer doesn’t share his negative spin.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
The Balusters' In recent years, there has been no shortage of new shows skewering liberal hypocrisy and unchecked privilege.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Scouts were skewering him for his play at times in the USHL after being extremely impressive as a draft-minus-one.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Enter Shah, commonly known as Balen, a civil-engineering graduate whose brooding stage presence and abrasive polemics skewering corrupt officials powered his becoming, four years ago, Kathmandu’s mayor—and now the leader of Nepal’s 30 million people.
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Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
My favorite was the pepperoncini martini, garnished with a metal pick skewering a trio of hot chile, salumi and provolone.
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Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before skewering to prevent burning.
—
Lexi Harrison,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
While Sheridan clearly enjoys skewering New York, Pfeiffer doesn’t share his negative spin.
—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
The Balusters' In recent years, there has been no shortage of new shows skewering liberal hypocrisy and unchecked privilege.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Scouts were skewering him for his play at times in the USHL after being extremely impressive as a draft-minus-one.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Enter Shah, commonly known as Balen, a civil-engineering graduate whose brooding stage presence and abrasive polemics skewering corrupt officials powered his becoming, four years ago, Kathmandu’s mayor—and now the leader of Nepal’s 30 million people.
—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
My favorite was the pepperoncini martini, garnished with a metal pick skewering a trio of hot chile, salumi and provolone.
—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewering
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Ditto for the subsequent scene of young Santa stabbing her mother to death.
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Harrison Jamal Greer, 54, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing a man.
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Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.
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The internet absolutely let Clavicular have it, ridiculing the influencer with a barrage of memes.
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As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.
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Better known by her pseudonymous social media handle Jerry Gogosian, Helphenstein left behind a complicated legacy, puncturing art world pieties with both satirical and serious memes and occasionally making inflammatory statements.
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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The audience groaned, while Vergara and Mel B screamed for Strange to stop jabbing at his partner through the box.
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The threats just keep jabbing at America’s borders.
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On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained).
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If discovering tiny insect casings or sticky residue, this often indicates those insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts that slowly siphon sap from plants, depleting their ability to feed themselves through photosynthesis.
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One of the first tips for picking the perfect melon is its weight.
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That would take the power of picking your replacement out of the hands of voters.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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Many Venezuelan news reports have avoided politically delicate questions related to the earthquake, such as the widespread collapse of buildings, sticking instead to safer stories about heroic rescues.
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“Skewering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewering. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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