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
Investigators found the bodies nearby — Davis and Shelton had been shot, Friedt had been stabbed with a hunting knife whose blade broke off in her chest, and Flemmons died from asphyxiation after suffering blunt-force injuries, per A&E, citing Julie Young’s book The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Spann was shot and stabbed, and robbery was a possible motive as monetary items were taken from the residence, according to a cold case playing card highlighting Spann’s case that was distributed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
According to the outlet, Middleton stabbed a woman several times four years ago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
He’d been shot once in the cheek, beaten and stabbed multiple times.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
All four were stabbed to death at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
As president of the United States, he was stabbed in the heart with a letter opener by a septuagenarian cuckold.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The heartbreaking finale saw the death of one of their own, when JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow) is stabbed by his biological father.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Spann was shot and stabbed, and robbery was a possible motive as monetary items were taken from the residence, according to a cold case playing card highlighting Spann’s case that was distributed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
According to the outlet, Middleton stabbed a woman several times four years ago.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
He’d been shot once in the cheek, beaten and stabbed multiple times.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
All four were stabbed to death at an off-campus home in Moscow in November 2022.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
As president of the United States, he was stabbed in the heart with a letter opener by a septuagenarian cuckold.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The heartbreaking finale saw the death of one of their own, when JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow) is stabbed by his biological father.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbed
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The inmates jabbed him repeatedly.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 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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Researchers in Mexico have developed a revolutionary zinc-air battery (ZAB) that keeps running even after being punctured, exposed to flames, or even completely submerged in water.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their necks were broken and they were dragged away to the bush to be impaled, their bowels punctured.—
Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ade stood over his bride, deeply concerned, when a lively drum roll pierced the air.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Consuelos discussed an increase in mosquitos while a buzzing noise pierced the air.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a surprising turn of events, Grande picked an audience member to perform opposite with, instead of her usual scene partner Erivo as Elphaba.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Get live security wait times, so you’re not stuck in a five‑hour shuffle line that’s already happening.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sheridan figured out how to format her book, made a cover for it and stuck it on Amazon.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two teams faced off again on Sunday, and once again, the Birds pecked Kansas City, this time in a three-point victory.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Stabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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