as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate
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Recent Examples of jab
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Feb. 2025
After posting the song, Wayans continued to take jabs at Soulja Boy on his Instagram, even posting about the rapper's teeth.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Derek Hough subtly jabs at Gene Simmons while judging Phaedra Parks on Dancing With the Stars
Gene Simmons generated a lot of controversy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Current anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che led the news with a jab at President Trump.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Feb. 2025
After posting the song, Wayans continued to take jabs at Soulja Boy on his Instagram, even posting about the rapper's teeth.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Johnson, unfazed and ever the competitor, took it in stride and even jabbed back at the NBA star by questioning his skills on the basketball court.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Derek Hough subtly jabs at Gene Simmons while judging Phaedra Parks on Dancing With the Stars
Gene Simmons generated a lot of controversy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jab
Noun
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To make matters worse, referee Steve Willis failed to rule a knockdown in the ninth round when Davis clearly took a knee after absorbing a punch.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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British comedian Jack Whitehall was emcee-ing for the evening and not pulling any punches.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article A 58-year-old man was stabbed in the back of his shoulder and bitten on the top of his head while onboard an L train in Brooklyn, police said Friday.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The victim, who has not yet been identified, was stabbed on a sidewalk outside of Wesley United Methodist Church on the edge of the grounds, Charlottesville Police Department spokesperson Kyle Ervin told Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That's a poke at the blockbuster trade from early this morning sending NBA superstart Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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What gives this pulpy creation such a savory flavor and lasting bite isn’t just the puncturing of romantic clichés cemented 24 frames per second over decades, or the low-hanging-fruit pokes at society’s reliance on technology taken to extremes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the market has largely taken care of this, puncturing all of the most popular premises entering 2025: U.S. exceptionalism, bearishness on bonds and a belief that the market could broaden in a smooth and painless way.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead of Jimmy Kimmel, a memorable host in the recent past with a keen appreciation for puncturing pretensions, there is Conan O’Brien who, while familiar, remains an unknown quantity in how politically barbed his opening monologue might be.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors said the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing body armor, with the scope caps open, and was ready to fire.—
Jack Date,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Unofficial Party Planner Organizing an annual Christmas or year-end party is more than just picking a venue and inviting everyone.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In picking Bongino for the FBI deputy director job, Trump again is emphasizing loyalty and MAGA credentials over experience.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That means taking off your shoe and sock and checking for any sign of injury such as any tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, laceration or bones sticking through the skin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Jab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jab. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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