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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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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

A Victorian cameo typically clings to her neck as a choker and her industrial ’90s Jean Paul Gaultier handbag punctuates her daily wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 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