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as in to stab
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 to ridicule
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 skewer
As transportation secretary, Buttigieg has gone further, using Fox as a venue to clinically defend Democrats' positions while skewering Republicans in front of many of their own voters.
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
With sharp jokes delivered by her sharper tongue, comic Nikki Glaser has skewered everyone from Rob Lowe to Alec Baldwin at various celebrity roasts.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
But online commenters skewered her last collections and the brand felt the time had come for a change.
—WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
While mainly skewering the support being garnered for Mangione and his actions, the cold open also does a great job of poking fun of social media itself and the cesspool its become.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
With sharp jokes delivered by her sharper tongue, comic Nikki Glaser has skewered everyone from Rob Lowe to Alec Baldwin at various celebrity roasts.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
But online commenters skewered her last collections and the brand felt the time had come for a change.
—WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
While mainly skewering the support being garnered for Mangione and his actions, the cold open also does a great job of poking fun of social media itself and the cesspool its become.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewer
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Jarrells was stabbed to death by her sister Brianna Jarrells, prosecutors allege.Sean Neumann, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The teen had been stabbed twice in the chest, police said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona was ridiculed after video caught him stepping on the ankle of a Texas Tech player during the Liberty Bowl over the weekend.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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They’re regarded as a poor compromise between a sedan and an SUV that tend to do nothing particularly well, and are often ridiculed for selling the idea of off-road capability without actually possessing that capability.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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When Giger punctured the fungal cell with the microneedle, cytoplasm came rushing out like water from a burst dam.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Fallen needles pose a risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hogan briefly appeared to promote his Real American Beer brand and was instantly and overwhelmingly booed and mocked by the enormous crowd at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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RuPaul shares Drag Race video of herself slapping Tyra Sanchez after season 2 winner mocked The Vivienne's death RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 airs Fridays at 8 p.m. on MTV.EW.com, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Her vocals drift and disappear into the ether as her thoughts do, but the highs are piercing and often at war with aggressive bass levels.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Historically, the Sooners’ have been renowned for their uncanny ability to stick landings on vault.Caroline Price, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Practice speaking, writing, and understanding in a way that sticks—no outdated flashcards or one-size-fits-all methods here.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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While Trudeau sought to appease Trump, visiting him at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the incoming president has since repeatedly jabbed at the prime minister, suggesting making Canada the 51st state and reiterating the idea in response to Trudeau’s resignation.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, Democrats are jabbing back at GOP claims over the New Orleans atrocity.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Winds are expected to drop back off Friday night into Saturday, with speeds picking back up Sunday into Wednesday of next week, according to the weather service.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings picked him 10th overall last spring, then McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury in August, allowing Darnold to break out.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewer. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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