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punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuated
The ending flurry of picks punctuated a final day of the draft in which the Broncos made six of their seven overall selections, adding depth to a roster that is already among the strongest in the NFL.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins punctuated a 13-player draft haul by selecting Iowa edge player Max Llewellyn with the 238th overall pick on Saturday evening.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Crime, to these people, appears to be a series of Thomas Crown affairs, punctuated for some reason by free guacamole.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The undefeated season, punctuated by a 44-16 rout of Alabama in the title game, pushed the Tigers into the all-time-great debate.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The loss was punctuated by two uncharacteristically bad decisions on offense — one by Jokic with the ball in his hands, the other by Murray with the ball in his.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The wild Survivor 50 moment punctuated a sudden unraveling for one of the season’s sharpest strategic minds.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The experience is punctuated by a central atrium, which extends the height of the 65-foot-tall building and is large enough to display a Black Hawk helicopter.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Each trip to Esencia was punctuated by wine and cocktails that aligned with the restaurant’s broader sense of place and creative direction.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins punctuated a 13-player draft haul by selecting Iowa edge player Max Llewellyn with the 238th overall pick on Saturday evening.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Crime, to these people, appears to be a series of Thomas Crown affairs, punctuated for some reason by free guacamole.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The undefeated season, punctuated by a 44-16 rout of Alabama in the title game, pushed the Tigers into the all-time-great debate.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The loss was punctuated by two uncharacteristically bad decisions on offense — one by Jokic with the ball in his hands, the other by Murray with the ball in his.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The wild Survivor 50 moment punctuated a sudden unraveling for one of the season’s sharpest strategic minds.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The experience is punctuated by a central atrium, which extends the height of the 65-foot-tall building and is large enough to display a Black Hawk helicopter.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Each trip to Esencia was punctuated by wine and cocktails that aligned with the restaurant’s broader sense of place and creative direction.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuated
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The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has denied Cuba has political prisoners and has stressed that his government is not negotiating any internal political matters with the United States.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mayor and his Office of Mass Engagement commissioner, Tascha Van Auken, both stressed that the initiative is about civic engagement more broadly.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Decked out in matching Route 66 button-up shirts that featured a map of the iconic road, the married couple set out on a road trip to celebrate the centennial.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Punctuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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