- present tense form of punctuate (3rd person singular).
punctuates
Example Sentences
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He routinely punctuates his public speeches with historical anecdotes and oddities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
An unexpected board drama at Denmark’s Novo Nordisk punctuates an already tumultuous year in which the maker of the blockbusters Ozempic and Wegovy plans to slash 9,000 workers globally.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
When the chorus finally lands—“Take a load off, Fanny”—it’s Manuel who punctuates the song’s vocal stylings.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025
Once more, it was a realpolitik that punctuates the Portuguese's career - and would sit well with the realism of Hardy.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
“Man, I love this guy,” says Dylan, and he punctuates it with a squeeze.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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