as in jabbed
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 stabbed
Just after noon, officers from BPD and the School Police Unit responded to a report of a teen stabbed in the Roxbury high school building, spokesperson Sgt.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Frank was also found bound in the basement, stabbed multiple times in the neck and chest.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Late last month, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on a train in North Carolina.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
An argument broke out between Munguia and the woman, and police say Munguia then pulled out a knife and stabbed the boyfriend.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The man who was stabbed suffered serious injuries, and the woman suffered injuries believed not to be life-threatening, Shelton said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Horne's announcement came just over two weeks after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in a classroom in west Phoenix's Maryvale High School.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Bald Knob police responded to a disturbance call at the food truck and found that two men had been arguing when one of them stabbed the other with a knife multiple times, Bald Knob police Chief Larry House said.
—Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Frank was also found bound in the basement, stabbed multiple times in the neck and chest.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Late last month, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on a train in North Carolina.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
An argument broke out between Munguia and the woman, and police say Munguia then pulled out a knife and stabbed the boyfriend.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The man who was stabbed suffered serious injuries, and the woman suffered injuries believed not to be life-threatening, Shelton said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Horne's announcement came just over two weeks after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in a classroom in west Phoenix's Maryvale High School.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Bald Knob police responded to a disturbance call at the food truck and found that two men had been arguing when one of them stabbed the other with a knife multiple times, Bald Knob police Chief Larry House said.
—Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbed
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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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But all of that also was punctured in the last Super Bowl, when the Chiefs fell behind 34-0 before putting up some late points to make the final margin appear far more respectable than the game was.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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That moment punctured the membrane between past and present for me.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Polish officials said Russian drones pierced their airspace 19 times from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The morning sun barely pierced the haze over Maitighar Mandala, yet the atmosphere was electric.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The final play of the third quarter was a run play by Burleson and a fumble happened and Seguin picked it up.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Schwarber couldn't have picked a better year to hit 50 home runs for the first time (with three weeks to spare).—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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With anxiety, you’re stuck in hypothetical scenarios.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Stabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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