How do you use Punctuating in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Punctuating meaning
present participle and gerund of punctuate
Using Punctuating
- The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of punctuate
- In the example corpus, punctuating often appears in combinations such as: punctuating the, punctuating her, and punctuating.
Context around Punctuating
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 11 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Punctuating
- In this selection, "punctuating" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, cranes, edgar, backdrop, tweets, 2024 and homer stand out and add context to how "punctuating" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include colons found punctuating vertical and and each chorus punctuating the beginning. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "punctuating" sits close to words such as abdulai, abhinandan and abhor, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with punctuating
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Some companies were inspired to do deals against that backdrop, punctuating 2024 with M&A activity. (16 words)
For example, Castleden suggested that "colons" found punctuating vertical and diagonal symbols may represent separations between words. (17 words)
It's the integration of sharp, punctuating instrumentals that gives it the emotional weight of a full album. (18 words)
There has been so much creative, subversive content made by Millennials over the past two decades, however we are largely remembered for spearheading much maligned modes of communicating: such as punctuating tweets with “This.”, “That’s it. (37 words)
The 6-foot-10 center who entered ranked second in the ACC in blocks imposed his will inside, scoring the final eight points of the half and punctuating it with an alley-oop dunk from Jose Alvarado. (37 words)
The rumblings of drums, rhythmic beats punctuating the delivery of spoken word, a cultural dance and drama, and the high flutes recalling the masquerades who have patrons all week were some of the flavours of the evening. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Punctuating this sweetness is a strong alcohol spice that has me inhaling the glass as I would a fine single-malt.
Sheffield city centre is undergoing a major transformation at the moment, with cranes punctuating the skyline as work continues apace.
There has been so much creative, subversive content made by Millennials over the past two decades, however we are largely remembered for spearheading much maligned modes of communicating: such as punctuating tweets with “This.”, “That’s it.
Vera has won four fights in a row, with head-kick knockouts of former champions Dominick Cruz and Frankie Edgar punctuating that run.
Punctuating the essay with soothing frills, quick-cut phrases and long-drawn notes, Niranjan emulated the aesthetics of his guru R.K. Shriramkumar.
Some companies were inspired to do deals against that backdrop, punctuating 2024 with M&A activity.
Betts bolted from third for the go-ahead run on World Series MVP ‘s infield grounder, then led off the eighth with a punctuating homer.
Kirk meticulously represents a wide variety of voices, punctuating the documentary throughout with audio from latenight TV hosts and conservative talkradio, underscoring the cultural divide.
The 6-foot-10 center who entered ranked second in the ACC in blocks imposed his will inside, scoring the final eight points of the half and punctuating it with an alley-oop dunk from Jose Alvarado.
An accomplished printmaker, Valdes enhances this exhibit by punctuating the display of objects with her exquisite series of cyanotype prints.
From Liszt, he chose the Rigoletto Paraphrase and La Campanella, perfectly balancing the power notes and the subtle ones, punctuating seriousness with humor, and leaving the raptured even more in nerves.
Meg calls to the City Girls’ track from earlier this year, “Act Up,” with the repeated refrain “Real ass bitch give a fuck” throughout each chorus, punctuating the beginning of each new verse.
The rumblings of drums, rhythmic beats punctuating the delivery of spoken word, a cultural dance and drama, and the high flutes recalling the masquerades who have patrons all week were some of the flavours of the evening.
But Stephens broke serve for 6-5 and then scored four straight points to put the match away, punctuating her win with and sharp cross-court forehand on match point.
Ceschi began alone; then, as musical accompaniment was added, his powerful and punctuating vocals matched the intensity of the beats.
It's the integration of sharp, punctuating instrumentals that gives it the emotional weight of a full album.
Matthew Pritchett, aka the cartoonist 'Matt', has been the heart, soul and funny bone of the Telegraph, punctuating page one with his witty take on the day's news.
Punctuating his statement with poetry, Jung had said he was diligently fulfilling his mandate of “preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution”.
For example, Castleden suggested that "colons" found punctuating vertical and diagonal symbols may represent separations between words.
For example, people without artificial light might go to sleep far sooner after the sun sets, but then wake up several times throughout the night, punctuating their sleep with periods of wakefulness, perhaps lasting several hours.
Common combinations with punctuating
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: