as in jabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stabbed
Digwa stabbed him five times, causing significant internal bleeding from a chest wound, local police said in a statement.
—
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The report, which was published on the DHS website, also noted that the officer who stabbed the detainee with a pen was disciplined.
—Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The man who fatally stabbed two people in 2022 and attacked a third was convicted Tuesday of murder and assault by a Denver jury, court records show.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Nowak, a university student, was stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa last December after an argument in the city of Southampton.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Swan screamed and tried to get up from her seat, but Matthews allegedly held onto her right arm and stabbed her approximately 18 to 20 times, the affidavit says.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
According to detectives, Valdez was stabbed in the chest and the back.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Months later, in February 2001, Benjamin Varner was fatally stabbed.
—Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The victim was stabbed in the chest and back in front of the Kennedy Fried Chicken next to the Van Siclen Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The report, which was published on the DHS website, also noted that the officer who stabbed the detainee with a pen was disciplined.
—Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The man who fatally stabbed two people in 2022 and attacked a third was convicted Tuesday of murder and assault by a Denver jury, court records show.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Nowak, a university student, was stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa last December after an argument in the city of Southampton.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Swan screamed and tried to get up from her seat, but Matthews allegedly held onto her right arm and stabbed her approximately 18 to 20 times, the affidavit says.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
According to detectives, Valdez was stabbed in the chest and the back.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Months later, in February 2001, Benjamin Varner was fatally stabbed.
—Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The victim was stabbed in the chest and back in front of the Kennedy Fried Chicken next to the Van Siclen Ave.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbed
Verb
-
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
-
The boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Unlike insulin vials, Zepbound vials do not contain preservatives, so they should be punctured only once, not repeatedly, then discarded.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
-
Either way, Temple IV remains the classic climb, with the famous view across a canopy punctured by stone.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Four of those shots struck Bils from behind, including one that entered his back, pierced his lung and heart, bounced off his breast bone and lodged back in his heart, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
-
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
Verb
-
The name Namia was also picked as a legacy for Nam’s two sons—the next generation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
-
Three-star offensive lineman Ty Greene picked the Horned Frogs over the likes of Houston, Tulane and Baylor.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Kenny keeps getting stuck in the same situation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
-
The neighborhood Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
As Cadeau pecked his way through the blue-and-maize confetti littering the court, Justin did a quick change.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Standing right behind the decoy, the bird cautiously sized up George, pecked him on the head, then jumped and used his spurs to knock George to the ground.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
