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Definition of pinnext
as in leg
a lower limb of an animal a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia

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Recent Examples of pin
Noun
The ornate pin was reportedly sold to Mary in the 1930s by Feodorovna’s daughters. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 June 2026 There is not even a pin that is not made in the country. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Verb
Straight from kick-off, the USMNT’s intention to aggressively pin Paraguay back was clear. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Meanwhile, Mikeal Collins and Joshua Moses, who were leaving the rink near the scene of the incident, witnessed the truck overturn and subsequently pin Thompson underneath. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
  • Michael Di Poppo was deemed able-bodied by New York City, despite being a double-leg amputee.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Earlier this spring, the media mogul stepped out in New York City wearing the Crocs Soho Y-Strap Sandals, a platform style that delivers the leg-lengthening effect of heels without the usual discomfort.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The administration wanted the money as part of a Homeland Security bill, but Republican and Democratic lawmakers rejected efforts to tack it on.
    Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • With Kyle Hurt on in relief of Ohtani in the seventh, Minnesota mounted a threat after walks to Brooks Lee and Trevor Larnach.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
  • Heartache and plenty of questions have mounted for the Itzkowitz family since Albert Itzkowitz, 75, was killed in Flushing.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Bud had the whopper hooked with one hook of a treble behind a small gold spoon.
    Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • The brain benefits keeping players hooked Mahjong’s appeal isn’t only sentimental.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Quinn Hanschen – Executive Assistant, Television, Lord Miller Hanschen got her start through the Disney College Program slinging Dole Whip at the Tiki Juice Bar for a summer.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • The tarpaulin draped over a ship propeller brings to mind dirty laundry slung over the blades of an idle fan.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
    Paul Ridden June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
  • For care, the brand recommends washing the set on a gentle cycle with cold water, then hanging it or laying it flat to air-dry.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Democrats have also increased taxes on businesses, paid for programs out of other funds and suspended reserve deposits among other solutions.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The herbaceous perennial's name likely comes from its long, slender leaves that resemble spiders’ legs and the way its offsets dangle from the main plant like spiders from a web.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Sher paired the look with minimal makeup, a pair of dangling earrings and a sunhat to shield her face from the sun.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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