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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
That task just happens to be skewering its target, an end to which the human players are mostly just a means.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Shredded cheese can be sprinkled over veggies and cubes can be skewered with fruit.
—Toby Amidor, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
Kushner scrambles conventional ideas about gender, skewering male bravado while also subverting familiar ideas of femininity.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
Meat and donuts also meet up in the Meatball Factory's Korean Corn Dog, a hot dog plus fresh mozzarella chunks skewered on a stick that is dipped in thick donut batter, then rolled in panko and French fries, and fried for three minutes.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Shredded cheese can be sprinkled over veggies and cubes can be skewered with fruit.
—Toby Amidor, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024
Kushner scrambles conventional ideas about gender, skewering male bravado while also subverting familiar ideas of femininity.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
Meat and donuts also meet up in the Meatball Factory's Korean Corn Dog, a hot dog plus fresh mozzarella chunks skewered on a stick that is dipped in thick donut batter, then rolled in panko and French fries, and fried for three minutes.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewer
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Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tynion spoke with The Hollywood Reporter to mark the anniversary, talking about that really long title, his debt of gratitude to Walking Dead author Kirkman, and how long the comic can keep stabbing its stories.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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While popular with more liberal viewers, the show is also often ridiculed by conservatives as being too soft and too partisan.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump regularly ridicules broadcast networks and major news organizations that are critical of him and has recently called on the U.S. government to crack down on broadcast outlets.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Truck headlights began to flicker as murmurings punctured the silence.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nearly 1,000 miles northwest, green and yellow Green Bay Packers flags punctured the otherwise dreary, rainy gray skies, as the Wisconsin faithful replaced their trademark cheesehead hats with ponchos and tried to stay dry under pop-up tents before their contest with the Detroit Lions.Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Previously, he was mocked for showcasing what appeared to be a truly terrible Elden Ring build (see above).Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Russia has sent two prototypes of its latest fighter jet in service, the stealth Su-57, to China for an airshow, where they were reportedly mocked for their poor workmanship and conditions.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, Catherine doesn’t mention that Jonathan pierced his arm with his pocketknife — a gift from Mr. Brigstocke — and forced her to drink the blood.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lack Of Memorability In the whirlwind of pitch meetings and decks, a forgettable brand means your company might not stick in investors’ minds.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The plan works flawlessly, with Kreese jabbing Silver in the face.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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The ones who hog the entire arm rest and jab you with their sharp elbow when you're seated next to them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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