as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
transfixed the inanimate butterfly specimens to the collection board
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Recent Examples of transfix
Whenever the ball reached his feet, the crowd held its breath, utterly transfixed.
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Riding and Bamford also display models of what else transfixed that public—magic lanterns, toy theaters, and so on.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
By the 33rd time, you’re transfixed.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Since the age of silent movies, filmmakers have been transfixed by the idea of blasting off from our home planet to explore the moon.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Riding and Bamford also display models of what else transfixed that public—magic lanterns, toy theaters, and so on.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
By the 33rd time, you’re transfixed.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Since the age of silent movies, filmmakers have been transfixed by the idea of blasting off from our home planet to explore the moon.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfix
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San Diego police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his younger brother in a Point Loma market’s parking lot.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Witnesses told police the two 17-year-olds had argued during the meet, that Austin Metcalf pushed Anthony, and that Anthony then stabbed him once in the chest.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Tillis punctuated every strikeout with an ear-piercing scream and fist pump.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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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
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In worst-case scenarios, the ice punctures the hull.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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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
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Don’t let a little shade keep you from growing veggies; just be sure to pick the right ones.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Shop all of our top picks below, starting at $40.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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In the end, there was an acceptance that sticking rather than twisting was the most sensible option.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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However, the market appears stuck in what traders describe as a circular and seemingly endless loop of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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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
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The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Transfix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfix. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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