as in to pierce
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake
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Recent Examples of stab
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
One person was stabbed and taken to a hospital following a melee at a Connecticut prison on Thursday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Garcia takes another stab at the crime drama this year with his newest feature, Diamond, which will screen out of competition.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Verb
Police believe the man got into a dispute with another person before he was stabbed.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 24 May 2026
One person was stabbed and taken to a hospital following a melee at a Connecticut prison on Thursday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
Noun
On her third match point, Svitolina dug a ball out of the corner, chased one down near the service line, then charged the net and blocked the final ball past Gauff with a desperation stab.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Garcia takes another stab at the crime drama this year with his newest feature, Diamond, which will screen out of competition.
—Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stab
Verb
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Tillis punctuated every strikeout with an ear-piercing scream and fist pump.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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If a foreign object punctures the tread or sidewall, your tire can deflate slowly or quickly, depending on the puncture.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, the outlets reported at the time.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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On the second turn, my full-size tractor sank deep into the mud, and any attempt at freeing it merely dug it in deeper.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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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 president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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But the 5-foot-11, 229-pounder still packed a punch with his hands.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Cranberries and blueberries are both nutritious fruits that pack a powerful health punch with different benefits.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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Features like image and video search, photorealistic try-on, and instant closet uploads are all built into Vêtir’s proprietary technology.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Needless to say, countless tourists as well as famous politicians, musicians, and other notable figures have given it a try.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Don’t let a little shade keep you from growing veggies; just be sure to pick the right ones.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Shop all of our top picks below, starting at $40.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
Verb
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In the end, there was an acceptance that sticking rather than twisting was the most sensible option.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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However, the market appears stuck in what traders describe as a circular and seemingly endless loop of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Stab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stab. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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