as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets
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Recent Examples of spitting
Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Chalamet and EsDeeKid linked up for a visual, which finds the duo heading from the kitchen to under the stars of a Rolls-Royce Wraith’s backseat, spitting rhymes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
The duo bounds alongside an inspired OJ Da Juiceman flip, spitting with delirium about putting their men in Lululemon, letting the Draco sing with reckless abandon, and throwing it in dudes’ faces without a second thought.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Shawn Durbin is also charged with two counts of third-degree assault and one count of resisting arrest for attempting to kick out a patrol car window, spitting on a police officer and fighting with officers.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Damn, all this hacking up and spitting is disgusting!
—William Earl, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Tee Higgins is out, and Ja’Marr Chase is dealing with the pressure of trying to avoid spitting at his opponent … again.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Much like Moehrig, Chase was dealt a one-game suspension after being determined to be the aggressor by spitting on Ramsey.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
So that time in the dugout, that time pregame, spitting seeds, the conversations that take place postgame, those are so crucial.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to the North Miami Police Department, 27-year-old Macksouel Desir was standing outside the residence on NW 7th Avenue early Christmas morning and was spitting on the floor when the victim approached him and told him to stop.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Chalamet and EsDeeKid linked up for a visual, which finds the duo heading from the kitchen to under the stars of a Rolls-Royce Wraith’s backseat, spitting rhymes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
The duo bounds alongside an inspired OJ Da Juiceman flip, spitting with delirium about putting their men in Lululemon, letting the Draco sing with reckless abandon, and throwing it in dudes’ faces without a second thought.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Shawn Durbin is also charged with two counts of third-degree assault and one count of resisting arrest for attempting to kick out a patrol car window, spitting on a police officer and fighting with officers.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Damn, all this hacking up and spitting is disgusting!
—William Earl, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
Tee Higgins is out, and Ja’Marr Chase is dealing with the pressure of trying to avoid spitting at his opponent … again.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Much like Moehrig, Chase was dealt a one-game suspension after being determined to be the aggressor by spitting on Ramsey.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
So that time in the dugout, that time pregame, spitting seeds, the conversations that take place postgame, those are so crucial.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spitting
Verb
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These findings could be consistent with testimony from Peres Magalhães that Banfield manipulated the crime scene after stabbing his wife.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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After stabbing her, Redd is accused of taking her car and driving off.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though none of the celebrity moms in question have publicly spoken about the drama, earlier this week, Koma, whom has also produced several of Duff's songs in the past, shared a meme to his Instagram Story jabbing Tisdale French's piece in The Cut.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yet the reception was precisely as if Happy Mondays had made a surprise appearance—people jabbing the air, hips swinging with merry abandon, wearing the sort of grins usually observed under bucket hats.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sticky foods: Anything that's sticky or drippy will not only cause a mess, but the drips could lead to burning and smoke.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Riddim comes loaded with hundreds of instrument sounds, drum loops, bass and melody loops, and drippy effects—including a dub siren!—
Michael Calore,
Wired News,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From the costume-picking process to the crazy disguises stars must wear off camera, keep scrolling for the wildest rules contestants on The Masked Singer must follow.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show them on the sand with their arms around each other and sharing a kiss, with Tatum picking her up and holding her over his head at one point.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Testing is also challenging, as finding a leak requires puncturing the spinal canal, which can create new leaks.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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The past two months of mostly sideways churn within 3% of record highs for the S & P 500 has helped to rebalance the market, puncturing the aggressive sense of destiny around many AI plays, subduing some speculative misbehavior and allowing valuations to settle.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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To my relief, the Turkish passenger stepped back inside, shook snow from his hair and stared at me through misty glasses, the exhilaration lifting off his damp clothes.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
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It’s filled with lightweight insulation that still delivers solid heat, and the weather-resistant design offers both wind protection and a water-repellent finish—perfect for handling light rain or misty mornings.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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The iconic spire of the Sustainability & Innovation Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai rises in the background, subtly piercing the mist.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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They were followed by a float from San Francisco, the foggy, drizzly city that just experienced its coldest summer in decades.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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League commissioner Don Garber flew in from New York and was on hand at Chase Stadium on a drizzly Tuesday morning to present Messi the MLS MVP trophy during the opening ceremony of the Messi Cup, a new international U16 tournament launched by Messi’s company.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spitting. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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