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as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting
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as in ridiculing
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
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Recent Examples of skewering
Enter Shah, commonly known as Balen, a civil-engineering graduate whose brooding stage presence and abrasive polemics skewering corrupt officials powered his becoming, four years ago, Kathmandu’s mayor—and now the leader of Nepal’s 30 million people.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
My favorite was the pepperoncini martini, garnished with a metal pick skewering a trio of hot chile, salumi and provolone.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The show also features bravura performances from Mark McGrath and Pat O’Brien skewering their bland TV-presenter personas.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
It's dubbed his Iron Spider-Man look because mechanical legs spring out from his back, capable of skewering any foe.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This rates substantial mention when it’s remembered that The Daily Show makes sport of skewering conservatives.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Adding another title to Rupert Murdoch ‘s media empire, the California Post will draw from and build on the venerable New York paper’s national coverage, which is known for its relentless and skewering approach to reporting and its facility with sensational or racy subject matter.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Comedian Nikki Glaser earned high marks last year for her inaugural run as host of the Golden Globe Awards — striking the right balance between skewering and celebrating Hollywood.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The claim set off a frenzy of online memes and commentators skewering the 63-year-old Ivy League graduate rolling up his sleeves and firing up the combine.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
My favorite was the pepperoncini martini, garnished with a metal pick skewering a trio of hot chile, salumi and provolone.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The show also features bravura performances from Mark McGrath and Pat O’Brien skewering their bland TV-presenter personas.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
It's dubbed his Iron Spider-Man look because mechanical legs spring out from his back, capable of skewering any foe.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
This rates substantial mention when it’s remembered that The Daily Show makes sport of skewering conservatives.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Adding another title to Rupert Murdoch ‘s media empire, the California Post will draw from and build on the venerable New York paper’s national coverage, which is known for its relentless and skewering approach to reporting and its facility with sensational or racy subject matter.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Comedian Nikki Glaser earned high marks last year for her inaugural run as host of the Golden Globe Awards — striking the right balance between skewering and celebrating Hollywood.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The claim set off a frenzy of online memes and commentators skewering the 63-year-old Ivy League graduate rolling up his sleeves and firing up the combine.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewering
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London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled Thursday during a visit to North London, a day after two Jewish men were wounded in a stabbing attack — the latest in a series of incidents that one of Starmer's cabinet members has called an antisemitism emergency.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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An alleged TikTok antagonist is accused of stabbing a 17-year-old to death outside his New York City apartment building, authorities said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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North Korea also conducted a series of tests last week that state media said involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, while its senior officials issued statements ridiculing South Korean hopes for warmer relations.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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North Korea conducted a series of tests last week that state media said involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, while its senior officials issued crude statements ridiculing South Korean hopes for warmer relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In Famesick, Dunham says Driver would habitually yell on set, once even throwing a chair against the wall next to her and puncturing the wall of his trailer with a fist.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Punk then resorted to mocking Reigns.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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In non-CinemaCon news, the looksmaxx influencer managed to unite the internets in mocking his dew-eyed meltdown and interview walk-off over being asked modestly difficult questions about his reputation (instead of being asked, say, which moisturizer is best for post-jaw hammering).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another firefighter told investigators Lewin also choked the patient after jabbing his eyes.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin was good-naturedly jabbing the media for asking about his future in Pittsburgh.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The shortstop broke his bat on one pitch and a shard hit teammate Steve Yeager in the on-deck circle, piercing the catcher’s throat.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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New video captured the horrifying moment a Florida police officer’s body camera stopped a bullet from piercing his chest while conducting a routine investigation last month.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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To get there, a city needs a gigantic outdoor footprint, real tourism appeal, public transit, adequate hotel inventory, and a backdrop that makes people want to show up even if their team is picking 24th and taking an offensive lineman.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco kicked off its Saturday selections by picking Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton with the 107th overall pick.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Davies can be seen sticking her head out of the open window and waving to park officials below.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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For most of her first two seasons, the league treated her like just another player, sticking her on the back of posters and leaving her out of promos.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skewering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewering. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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