as in jabbing
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 stabbing
Kate Holland, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Smith was convicted of fatally stabbing his estranged wife and her sons decades ago.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
The killer wanted for stabbing a father of three to death at a Brooklyn bodega bought a cup of coffee inside before throwing it in the victim’s face in the fight leading up to the slay, shocking video shows.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Knives were banned at this Christmas market after an armed man went on a stabbing spree at a market in August.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a quarrel that started on TikTok.
—Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
That’s when Webb grabbed a hammer and hit Wilson in the head, the source said, but that wasn’t enough to stop him from stabbing her multiple times in the chest and back, mortally wounding her.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
She was found guilty of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Reginald Daye, in 2011 and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Morton said Alston came after her after allegedly stabbing her husband.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Brooks was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2017 for stabbing his girlfriend in Monroe County.
—Kate Holland, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Smith was convicted of fatally stabbing his estranged wife and her sons decades ago.
—CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
The killer wanted for stabbing a father of three to death at a Brooklyn bodega bought a cup of coffee inside before throwing it in the victim’s face in the fight leading up to the slay, shocking video shows.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Knives were banned at this Christmas market after an armed man went on a stabbing spree at a market in August.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a quarrel that started on TikTok.
—Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
That’s when Webb grabbed a hammer and hit Wilson in the head, the source said, but that wasn’t enough to stop him from stabbing her multiple times in the chest and back, mortally wounding her.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
She was found guilty of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Reginald Daye, in 2011 and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Morton said Alston came after her after allegedly stabbing her husband.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbing
Verb
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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O'Brien kept the jokes flowing during his opening monologue, lightly jabbing at A-list celebrities and their films while also reminding audiences what the Oscars are really about.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As America celebrates its 249th anniversary and a declaration of independence from tyranny on July 4, Bolick's comments represent his most piercing and direct condemnation of actions taken by the country's highest political leaders.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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And to eloquently share the piercing but ultimately inspiring tale of his family’s experience with the Special Olympics.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a profession that lives at the jagged edge of justice and humanity, showing up matters.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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The end of the branch shows a smooth cut, but the bark layer has a jagged appearance.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Stabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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