Thesaurus results for JAB

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noun

Definition of jab

as in punch

a quick thrust gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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verb

ˈjab

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

Noun

Now this is going to drive up the cost of your life, inconvenience you tremendously, and your child is getting six jobs -- six jabs, not two. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The competitors’ jabs come as new polling released Friday shows Ramaswamy with a narrow lead in the toss-up race. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu jabbed back against the prevailing narrative yesterday, saying she was never invited to participate in the WNBA’s 3-point contest this weekend. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews. — FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jab

Noun

Carter, for the Giants, earlier threw a punch at Paul in 1-on-1 drills.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
One of the suspects used a window punch tool to crack the booth window before kicking it in, police say.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

Texas Department of Criminal Justice A Texas judge has denied a bid for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who had been sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow student at a high school track meet.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Here are key takeaways The victim was participating in but off camera during a campaign commercial for Fresno County Superior Court judge candidate Ashley Paulson when he was stabbed, law officials said in a Friday news conference.

— Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of stab

Noun

Across the street, grab a poke bowl with a view at Tropicali, or rent a kayak to explore the lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Eco-friendly boutique shops, trendy coffee spots, and cafes selling poke bowls have also popped up throughout the sleepy coastal town.

— Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time champions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
One appeared to be punctured, while another had been entirely broken from its base, a Sacramento Bee reporter observed Friday.

— Haley Parsley August 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of puncture

Verb

Poy was wounded in a second land mine explosion that pierced his face and body with shrapnel and killed three of his colleagues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Multiple bullets pierced Bridegan’s body and vehicle – one just inches from his toddler, Bexley, who was uninjured and crying, still strapped into her car seat, according to CNN affiliate WJXT, which cited prosecutors.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pierce

Verb

For the past few years, Florida’s housing market has been stuck in a strange kind of standoff.

— Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Symptoms include eye pain, a sensation of something being stuck in the eye, watering, light sensitivity, redness, irritation and blurred or clouded vision.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026