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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
After all, every home baker needs a reliable rolling pin to whip up a batch of cookies, silicone spatulas to mix brownie batter, and, of course, cooling racks to let your delightful creations reach a safe tasting temperature. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Those who cannot procure a pair of solar eclipse glasses can construct a pin projector from common household objects. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Unfortunately the unmarked vehicle’s drivers are cops all too willing to arrest and pin dubious charges on their non-white, gangbanger-looking quarry. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026 Millions of students and their families pin their hopes for upward mobility on this highly competitive test, and some 150 such leaks have been alleged since 2014. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 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
  • Jesús Ferreira left with a leg injury in the 36th minute and was replaced by Sebastian Gomez.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The team sat him over by the bench area as athletic trainers and a team doctor examined his lower leg, then left him alone shortly after.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of leg
Verb
  • Others tack on $50 a night, plus deposits and weight limits that rule out bigger dogs.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s wiped out in about an hour, and then go ahead and tack on a few paychecks on top of that.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tack
Verb
  • Pressure is mounting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that global oil stockpiles are dwindling rapidly.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Without those conditions, efforts to end the fighting are apt to falter, and the strategic, economic, and human costs will continue to mount.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • That tournament boosted his profile to the public — but Villa boss Unai Emery had already been hooked during pre-match analysis before facing Manzambi’s Freiburg in the Europa League final.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The airy weave diffuses daylight through the fabric’s natural texture, while the versatile curtain band works with tracks, curtain rods, or hooks for a clean installation.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • Meanwhile, David, wore a white T-shirt, khaki pants, and slung a butter yellow sweater around his shoulders.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Label project coordinator Frances Farlee recently attended a show slinging artisanal cocktails.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sling
Verb
  • The free hanging straps are actually the tails of the zipper, Zurek adds.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Her sari—royal-purple silk stitched with miniature golden birds—hung straight down without any visible deviation in service to hips or buttocks.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • Bangkok — Thailand is suspending new gun permits and tightening its firearm controls after last week’s deadly school shooting, in which a 14-year-old boy killed eight people before turning the gun on himself.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Minnesota State Fair says ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued for those who already purchased tickets.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • Down the street, Irv Anderson said the first storm of July left utility lines dangling across the neighborhood.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Anyway, Mullins opens the meeting by dangling the promise of a near-future desk job in front of Joe.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangle

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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