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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
There are several features that can pin a kitchen to a specific date or design fad; some are easier to get rid of or replace than others.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Atop her knit ivory shirt, Middleton wore a Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer, featuring tones of ivory and beige with accents of brown on the buttons to complement the neutral skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Verb
Lawrence can simply pin his ears back, get off the ball with a jetpack on and rush without losing momentum.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
There are several features that can pin a kitchen to a specific date or design fad; some are easier to get rid of or replace than others.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
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Early in the second quarter, the Sun were dealt major blow when Nelson-Ododa went down with an apparent lower right leg injury, briefly leaving rookie Raegan Beers — with three fouls — as the team’s only available center.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The English Football League has charged Southampton with spying on their opponents two days before the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final on Tuesday.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But would Bravo tack that scene on to the end of the season to craft a chronological timeline of events?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The Cubs weren’t able to tack on any more runs in the sixth, but Happ added an insurance run in the eighth with his 10th home run of the year.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Security cameras mounted outside a bicycle-rental shop at street level captured the aftermath.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Seeing his name in print the following week hooked him.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The earplugs filter noise while preserving sound clarity, are designed specifically for live music, and come packaged in a bold metallic case emblazoned with the Pleasing logo, with a ring to hook onto a bag, belt or keys.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Read more about how Burns went from slinging barbeque ribs to cherry pies, from The Star’s Jenna Thompson.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Here, over a dozen or so hammocks hang from palm trees, swaying just over the water, close enough to dip your toes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The spread of reconstructed audio recordings has prompted a US government agency to suspend all public access to its database of civil transportation accidents—because federal law prohibits investigators from publicly releasing audio from cockpit voice recorders.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Major interstates were inundated during afternoon rush hour, drivers were trapped in cars and autonomous vehicle company Waymo suspended services.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns).—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Photos shared by firefighters showed the motorcycle dangling by its front wheel from the traffic signal pole following the crash, and onlookers who spoke with CBC shared their shock at the scene.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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