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to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
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Recent Examples of stabbing
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2026
The next morning, as Nguyen was getting ready for work, Tran shot her in the arm with a BB gun, forced her into a closet and then began stabbing her repeatedly with a knife, Campbell said.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The neighbor, who reviewed footage of the Tuesday afternoon attack, said Manessis punched the victim before pulling a knife and stabbing him.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Monday night’s stabbing in DoCo — which left a 21-year-old man dead and one woman hospitalized — is a perfect example of why there should be more officers, Smith said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Abdul Jalloh, 32, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing 41-year-old Stephanie Minter to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County, Virginia, in late February.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Since joining the universe in 2022, Chad has survived brutal attacks by Ghostface, including one particularly awful stabbing sequence in Scream VI, but the Final Boy lives on.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones, of Joliet, said his testimony helped convict Joseph Czuba, a Plainfield landlord who was found guilty last year in the stabbing death of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American boy who was targeted because of his race and religion.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Three of the stabbing victims were dead at the scene and another died while being taken to a hospital.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ivan Miller, 22, of Blakesburg, Iowa, admitted to shooting the three women and stabbing one of them in interviews with investigators, according to a criminal complaint.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2026
The next morning, as Nguyen was getting ready for work, Tran shot her in the arm with a BB gun, forced her into a closet and then began stabbing her repeatedly with a knife, Campbell said.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The neighbor, who reviewed footage of the Tuesday afternoon attack, said Manessis punched the victim before pulling a knife and stabbing him.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Monday night’s stabbing in DoCo — which left a 21-year-old man dead and one woman hospitalized — is a perfect example of why there should be more officers, Smith said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Abdul Jalloh, 32, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing 41-year-old Stephanie Minter to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County, Virginia, in late February.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Since joining the universe in 2022, Chad has survived brutal attacks by Ghostface, including one particularly awful stabbing sequence in Scream VI, but the Final Boy lives on.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Jones, of Joliet, said his testimony helped convict Joseph Czuba, a Plainfield landlord who was found guilty last year in the stabbing death of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American boy who was targeted because of his race and religion.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Three of the stabbing victims were dead at the scene and another died while being taken to a hospital.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbing
Verb
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Mourinho shot off down the touchline, fingers jabbing the air, hugging a ballboy in jubilation.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Though none of the celebrity moms in question have publicly spoken about the drama, earlier this week, Koma, whom has also produced several of Duff's songs in the past, shared a meme to his Instagram Story jabbing Tisdale French's piece in The Cut.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tyler, the Creator’s Don’t Tap the Glass, ironically, is the least piercing and the most hedonistic, by design.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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Streisand covered the emotionally piercing song the following year, and clever DJs around the country began splicing the two solo versions together.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Conviction in the Gulf as a future global hub for AI infrastructure is facing its first stress test with Iranian strikes puncturing the region’s image as a haven for computing power.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The tree was left in pieces, with one portion puncturing the roof of the school and another crushing a fence.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The same could be said for Howe’s lacerating self-flagellation afterwards.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to the Daily Mail, Rebecca Loos, David Beckham’s former personal assistant, had a few things to say about the long-simmering family drama, which exploded into public view Monday after 26-year-old Brooklyn Beckham posted a lacerating take-down of his parents on Instagram.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Finding the right pillow is a lot like picking the perfect paint color—there are thousands of options to narrow down, and each one can make an impact on how cozy your bedroom feels.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winds were predicted to subside in the evening hours on Saturday before picking back up on Sunday morning, albeit at lower speeds than Saturday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Iceland’s pools are immersed in nature, combining water therapy with dramatic landscapes of jagged mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and lava fields.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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While standard cast iron typically requires seasoning to both preserve and maintain its quality and help prevent food from sticking, this cast iron is equipped with a black matte satin interior enamel coating that’s made to resist cracking, chipping, and staining.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hanson continued to cause problems for Christensen — now at Barcelona — by sticking diligently to his left flank duties, and Filipe Morais levelled the score 15 minutes from time.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Stabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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