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punctuates

VERB

lay stress on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interrupt intersperse pepper sprinkle underline

STRONG

accent accentuate break divide emphasize interject intersect mark point separate stress

WEAK

point up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather

STRONG

agree attach combine join unite

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

That Garbus shuffles late-night bits into the action punctuates the blur of corporate interests and celebrity that the Murdochs represent.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

She punctuates the quip by taking a big bite, leaving a glob of frosting on her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 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

Her voice has a bravery to it, and she punctuates the sentence with a firm little nod.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse