perforating

present participle of perforate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforating
Verb
  • Although the video does include a rig that involves drilling a mast beam (or thwart) into the canoe’s upper hull edge ( or gunwales), there is also a route that instead uses clamps.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Paramount also must win the approval of British and European regulators, who are known for drilling deeply into media matters because of their influence on society.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Granite cliffs piercing the sea and the sky are Acadia National Park’s most recognizable feature.
    Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Her flat, piercing groundstrokes and booming serve are perfect for grass, and defending champion Świątek will need to calm down her serving roller coaster to stay in touch.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • An impromptu blind date with a handsome rapist ends with Esther punching him square in the nose, his blood gushing through her fingers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Where there’s normally carpet or hardwood floors, there are rocks, puncturing bare feet with each step.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
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“Perforating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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