dirked

past tense of dirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirked
Verb
  • There are no strings, but the head of the racquet is perforated.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Some pizza pans are perforated with small holes.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The windshield of a bus on the scene was riddled with bullet holes, and people’s belongings were scattered in the area.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
  • It may be riddled with mistakes.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the tanks were thrust into battle lacking the appropriate armor to defend against drones.
    Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The hearing was broadcast live from Melbourne’s Supreme Court, reflecting the intense public interest in the case that thrust Patterson, her family and the small town of Leongatha into the global spotlight.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Dirked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirked. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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