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  • present participle of pierce.
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piercing

[peer-sing] / ˈpɪər sɪŋ /


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They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Known for its colourful shop fronts and racks of jewellery, bracelets and its ear piercing services, the brand's bright purple branding is a familiar sight for millions of teens during a Saturday shop.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

This minaudière from Schiaparelli features a gold-plated metal chain and rhinestone piercing, bringing the idea of a statement bag to levels unheard of.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That came with a bullish piercing line in April 2020, followed by a morning star pattern completed that November.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Aphrodite loved him; the Goddess of Love, who pierces with her shafts the hearts of gods and men alike, was fated herself to suffer that same piercing pain.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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