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Recent Examples of pin
Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
That group is behind the red pins that many celebrities – from Ruffalo to comedian Ramy Youssef to singer Billie Eilish – wore on the Oscars red carpet, symbolizing solidarity with Palestinian people.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, Democrats continue to pin blame on the GOP for their refusal to work something out as part of this negotiation.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
McIntyre landed a Future Shock DDT, but Rhodes managed to get his shoulder up during a pin attempt.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
That group is behind the red pins that many celebrities – from Ruffalo to comedian Ramy Youssef to singer Billie Eilish – wore on the Oscars red carpet, symbolizing solidarity with Palestinian people.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rashee Rice offers another layer to this offense, which eases the burden on Mahomes’ legs and makes every other target better.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then tack on another 15 for unnecessary roughness.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, though, he shifts tack, saying a resolution or trade deal is on the way.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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There has been mounting outside pressure on LSU to make a coaching change at the top, but Kelly's approximate $52 million buyout is prohibitive.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those issues were especially notable as Mizzou attempted to mount a late drive to send the game to overtime.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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By then Carolina had extended its advantage to two thanks again to Jarvis, who capitalized on the visitors’ third power play – hooking by Jackson LaCombe – with a one-time wrist shot from the right circle for his sixth goal of the season.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Terrill, who was wearing long acrylic fingernails, hooked her finger on one cuff to prevent the Agents from latching the second cuff onto her wrist.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film picks up after No Way Home ended on a massive reset for the titular web-slinging Peter Parker (Holland), as he was erased from everyone's minds, including that of his friends and loved ones.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Ace holds center stage, knees bent, slung low to the ground, brandishing his Gibson while Gene and Paul preen on either side of him.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scarlet strings of chile hung against the light-brown adobe of houses, and the fields were checkerboards of green and gold.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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The garment tightened at the waist while the top hung relatively loosely, and the midi-length column featured a thigh-high slit.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The airport has suspended operations on its north runway until the aircraft is removed from the sea.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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And to this day, no one can properly articulate how Tim Tebow was able to suspend belief for two months in 2012.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Watts accessorized with dazzling jewelry from Cartier, including the Panthere de Cartier Ring and dangling Reflection De Cartier earrings.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, nearly nine in 10 singles said being handy is attractive and think leaving small DIY projects dangling or broken fixtures untreated is a turnoff.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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