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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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verb

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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
Police department spokesperson Officer Natalie Benedit said Sanders managed to pin the gator down. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Played by Michelle Williams at her most tremulous, this Marilyn is something like a butterfly that Hollywood wants to pin to a board and display. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 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
  • 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
  • Political history is littered with hopefuls who took strong partisan positions during primaries, then tried to tack to the center during the general election—sometimes successfully, sometimes not.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 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
  • At Yale, he was required to take directing classes and he got hooked.
    Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • While the first few episodes are delivered free to hook the viewer, subsequent episodes are pay-per-view or consumed through a weekly or monthly pass.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • But a $40/hr wage means adults crowding out teens and nary a school-age summer server slinging soda at SoFi.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 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
  • Despite the extra funding, the budget continues a trend of relying on reserves, shifting funds, borrowing and suspending debt payments to balance state spending.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Earlier this month, Anthropic disabled customer access to both Mythos and Fable to comply with the US government’s order to suspend all use by foreign nationals — including Anthropic employees themselves.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • That slot could be used to bring in someone like Jaylen Brown, who was dangled in trade talks with Milwaukee before the Bucks sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
  • The silk celestial gown was adorned with jewelry in the front too, with charms dangling across the bodice.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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