pinpricking

verb

present participle of pinprick
as in thrusting

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  1. thrusting
  2. punching
  3. poking
  4. slicing
Verb
  • Corbin uses cabbage as an anchor in his new and expanding Rolodex of flavors, thrusting it into the fire until the outer layers are blackened and frizzled.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Key players George Springer and Ernie Clement were sidelined, thrusting Jesus Sanchez into the outfield.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrusting
Verb
  • In the film, ex-girlfriend Jill Jones reportedly accused Prince of repeatedly punching her in 1984.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One recent City Series game at Wrigley also had three arrests and included viral brawl that many Cubs fans blamed on Sox fans, though video showed a guy in a Cubs jersey was punching a guy in a Cubs jersey as well.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of punching
Verb
  • Seething at his dad for poking at his body insecurities, the comedian dealt with his emotions like any good millennial — by podcasting about it.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Wear the fall wardrobe staple layered, like Brinkley did under a cardigan with the lace poking through, or style it on its own when the weather is a little warmer.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of poking
Verb
  • As up-tempo offenses began slicing through defenses on their way to championships, Kiffin began adapting, first as Nick Saban’s Alabama offensive coordinator and later as a head coach.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Using bagged coleslaw mix will cut down on slicing time—an invaluable gift on my busiest mornings.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of slicing
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“Pinpricking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpricking. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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