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noun

ˈpin How to pronounce pin (audio)
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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verb

as in to tack

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Recent Examples of pin
Noun
It is featured on pins that the Department of Interior is reportedly requiring staff to wear. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 The work week America built Adam Smith divided labor in his pin factory on paper in 1776. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
Reconstructing the truth decades after the fact, needless to say, is even harder than trying to pin it down in the moment. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 When pinning during mild weather, the plant can direct its underground growth, creating a healthy root system that supports future growth and blooms. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
  1. leg
  2. tack
  3. mount
  4. hook
  5. sling
  6. hang
  7. suspend
  8. dangle
Noun
  • Their absence from the London leg of the trip now raises questions about whether a family reunion will happen during the visit.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Ruffian, racing on the lead, sustains a severe leg injury and is pulled up by jockey Jacinto Vasquez.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of leg
Verb
  • The standard 13 Leaf tares in at 1,890 lb (857 kg) dry, but the E-Leaf Offroad will likely tack on a few hundred extra pounds because of its enhanced electrical spec and off-road build.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • Those laws don’t kick in until July 1, but Rabe was happy to see Congress tack close to Idaho’s legislature.
    — Mark Dee June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
Definition of tack
Verb
  • Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • There’re also mounting calls for governments and companies around the world to address a growing divide between the haves and have-nots of a historic AI boom.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Volunteer Sergio Rovelli said anyone who has dedicated their time to the project gets hooked.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The entire plug was on the outside of the pike’s mouth—he couldn’t be hooked too solidly.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • The Maestro star was previously spotted slinging sandwiches at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, where Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs ultimately lost to Cooper's beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald — from the band Redd Kross, and not playing brothers — are the bike-riding, long-haired, slang-slinging teens who join in to help the time travelers accomplish their mission.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of sling
Verb
  • Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • After being interrogated, Hale was hanged at age 21, about two months after the Declaration of Independence.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • Nearby bus routes that pass were also delayed or partially suspended.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • She has been sentenced to a three-year jail term, with two years suspended and one year with an electronic ankle tag.
    — Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • How did those three episodes end up dangling outside of the submission deadline?
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • From there Nebula chained a handful of steps to escalate the dangling pointer into full control, ending by tricking the kernel into executing their code as root.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Definition of dangle

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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