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noun

Definition of pinsnext
plural of pin
as in legs
a lower limb of an animal a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pin
as in tacks

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Recent Examples of pins
Noun
Participants usually wear pins disclosing to others that they may be recorded, but the audio rarely includes discussions of the research, and people don’t seem to change their behavior as a result. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 Almost always, their teams will pay for the collarbone to undergo surgery — having pins or a plate inserted to lock it in place. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Lorraine Bell, a member of the Knickerbocker chapter for Daughters of the American Revolution, was decked out in patriotic pins for the occasion. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 It is featured on pins that the Department of Interior is reportedly requiring staff to wear. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Other contents in the time capsule include newspapers, letters to the future, a palm tree statue, books, pins, and photos of local officials. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 There was a phone book, camera film canisters, metal pins, the tattered remains of a baseball cap and an orange t-shirt with the outline of a giant thumbs up. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 One described the motorcycle as a bowling ball taking out a bunch of pins. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Bambu also includes a surprisingly complete tool and maintenance kit with Allen keys, unclogging pins, spare filament cutters and wipers, extra screws, cleaning tools, and replacement wear items. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
  1. legs
  2. mounts
  3. strings
  4. hooks
  5. dangles
  6. drapes
Noun
  • The Beltline offers both a glorious and frustrating mix of crowds and alternating speeds — an awkward mixture of wheels and legs.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The good news is that a few simple aftercare steps can make all the difference, starting with knowing what to put on your legs after shaving.
    — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of legs
Verb
  • As Venezuela reels from twin quakes that killed more than 2,295 people, acting leader Delcy Rodríguez mounts her first defense of the response.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • As evidence mounts that up to 500,000 civilians inside El-Obeid are in grave danger—facing the risk of serious human rights abuses—an urgent debate took place at the UN Human Rights Council.
    — Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of mounts
Verb
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of strings
Verb
  • Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of hooks
Verb
  • The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.
    — Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of dangles
Verb
  • This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Definition of drapes

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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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