- 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
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
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
Her voice has a bravery to it, and she punctuates the sentence with a firm little nod.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
