PERFORATE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

perforate

verb

ˈpər-fə-ˌrāt

Definition of perforate

as in to pierce

to make a hole or series of holes in he perforated the sheet with his pencil and put it in his binder

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Recent Examples of perforate The Test Kitchen prefers perforated grill baskets ($30, Amazon). — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 This fat line fed a series of narrower pipes in the tower, which ran along the corners of every floor, wall, and ceiling, and were perforated to spray gas into the rooms. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 It’s also perforated to promote airflow underfoot, therefore keeping feet cool in hot temperatures, and the mesh upper also has plenty of ventilation for heat to escape. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 The best styles to scoop up have perforated details for airflow and are made of lightweight materials like canvas to keep your feet cool and comfy. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perforate

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There is an accumulation of metal fragments around piercing part and gears of can opener.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Cook for 20 minutes, or until the squash falls apart when pierced with a fork.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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Broncos kicker Wil Lutz drilled a 53-yard field goal in overtime to elevate Denver to a 17-14 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Public-health and environmental advocates have also raised concerns about drilling near communities, including potential air- and water-quality harms.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson’s suspension for punching a Buffalo Bills player after a game has been reduced from two games to one, an NFL spokesman said Wednesday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
For Lee, the true measure of a man is how many other men, and women, want to punch his lights out.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

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