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
Michael Rios, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Miami police on Tuesday arrested the father of a teen who was stabbed to death inside a Brickell condominium in June on a charge of violating a domestic violence injunction, his attorneys said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
They were found dead with several stab wounds at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The son and daughter of one of the victims said their father was stabbed several times after someone broke into his home.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Miami police on Tuesday arrested the father of a teen who was stabbed to death inside a Brickell condominium in June on a charge of violating a domestic violence injunction, his attorneys said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The victim suffered several stab wounds, received treatment at a hospital and was returned to the jail.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
They were found dead with several stab wounds at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stab
Verb
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The fatal knife wound pierced Martin's sternum before going into his heart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hospitals overflowing with patients ripped by shrapnel and pierced by bullets.—
Brendan Rascius,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new generation of Volvo Dynamic Steering is designed to detect a front tire puncture and, in a split second, automatically mitigate the impact by assisting the driver to keep the truck on a steady course.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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With the offending hook now removed, the bleeding quickly subsided, and aside from a couple of small puncture wounds (and a crankbait in need of new hooks), the damage was minimal.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
24 Aug. 2025
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After the FanDuel announcement, the court found that SEPTA's attempt to implement planned service cuts during Thursday's Eagles game was a violation of the August 29 court order, a claim that SEPTA disputes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Watch his sumo wrestling attempt in the video at the top of the story.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Indian bucks would climb upon the rats’ huge nests — piles of sticks and rubbish as much as 10 feet high — and jab with long poles till the rats ran out.—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 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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Despite its size, though, the town packs a big punch with things to do and explore, and is an ideal spot for a relaxing mountain weekend away from it all.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The devastating one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 caused opportunities for new areas to be hit, primarily along the Florida and Georgia coasts.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow the directions and you, too, will have smooth, shiny hair on the first try.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Sep. 2025
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Give the easy outfit formula a try in wallet-friendly pieces by the Gap including its Denim Moto Jacket ($98) and High Rise Relaxed Flare Jeans ($90).—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forensic analysis of the bets placed, though, was enough to pick holes in the FA’s evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a city of 20 million people, where most sidewalks are dilapidated, getting stuck in slow-moving traffic can sound as loud as a rock concert.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Caribbean Club This dive bar in Key Largo is stuck in the 1960s in the best way possible.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stab. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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