as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
pins used for transpiercing specimens kept under glass
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After slaughtering the other contenders and attacking students at the dance, Dan is unmasked after Lori stabs him in the eye with her crown.—
Jane LaCroix, People.com, 24 May 2025
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When Jayden tried to intervene, Brand stabbed him as well, according to prosecutors and state witnesses.—
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Best new cars in 2025: See Consumer Reports' top picks for reliability, safety and moreNeed a break?—
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Then Tavares basically spent all seven years refusing to pick a lane.—
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But Jason Schwartzman pierced his ear on The Tonight Show this past August.—
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The branch, described as having fallen approximately 50 feet, pierced the attic, roof, and dented the floor of the room.—
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Putin’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts that were given a push in recent months by the Trump administration and Western European leaders amid the intense maneuvering.—
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Williams driver Carlos Sainz failed to finish after puncturing his tire.—
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Philips sticked away a backhand attempt by Minnesota’s Brooke McQuigge just 35 seconds into overtime, with the Frost forward getting loose in front of the Ottawa net.—
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An animated Wheel Of Time, for instance, could stick closer to the source material while costing a fraction of what a live-action series costs.—
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Donald Trump continues to jab Taylor Swift over Super Bowl During press interviews for Super Bowl 59, Mahomes' teammate and Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce stoked controversy for praising Trump's plans to attend the two-time reigning champ's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
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But the director maintains a strong level of realistic tension, sticking to Camille’s side as the boy takes plenty of blows but dishes out plenty as well, jabbing his way towards a form of self-realization.—
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Jesse Whittock with you again to run through the second week headlines from the Croisette and further afield.—
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Minnesota United’s path in the U.S. Open Cup will run through St. Paul.—
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“Transpierce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpierce. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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