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Recent Examples of pin
Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Following the surrender of the CSS Florida to the USS Wachusett in a Brazilian port on October 7, just a few months after the loss of the Alabama, the Confederacy pinned its hopes on the Shenandoah.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 17 June 2025
In 2011, Boeing was found to have been grossly overcharging the Army for spare helicopter parts; a four-cent metal pin, for example, was billed at $71.01.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Body enhancements pin the ZR1 to the pavement with up to 1,200 pounds of aerodynamic downforce.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Following the surrender of the CSS Florida to the USS Wachusett in a Brazilian port on October 7, just a few months after the loss of the Alabama, the Confederacy pinned its hopes on the Shenandoah.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Verb
Soros complemented Abedin's look by adding a bug pin to his bow tie.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 17 June 2025
In 2011, Boeing was found to have been grossly overcharging the Army for spare helicopter parts; a four-cent metal pin, for example, was billed at $71.01.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
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At one point, a finalist lifted their leg to reveal their bloodied toes and the remains of a shredded shoe.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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All with a cast on his leg from a ruptured tendon, Chestnut put a protester in a headlock and dropped him to the ground.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Under Mamdani’s plan, the tax would be tacked on at the top, taking an additional 2% of incomes over $1 million, making the tax more progressive.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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So much so that tacking on any extra to-dos might feel impossible.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Niche innovations and leveraging industry partnerships are a path to growth despite the mounting barriers to entry.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The pressure is mounting as Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold White House meetings on Monday on ending the 20-month-long war in Gaza.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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This mixer comes with essential attachments like a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip and a pouring shield.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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After my first facial with esthetician Talia Rosen, I was hooked.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Royals’ pitcher Danny Jackson, a 1985 World Series winner, has slung the perforated ball from the mound.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Dalton slinging the ball at the man offered a bit of levity to the night-long pile, as fans laughed and cheered. Dalton, who has played at Bank of America Stadium over the past two seasons, said the turnout over the weekend was a reminder that Charlotte has a deep sports fan base.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
Verb
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But with so much uncertainty hanging over consumer brands and over consumer spending right now, Prime Day 2025 feels like the most unpredictable Prime Day ever.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But the search was later suspended because of poor visibility.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Subway service was suspended on the B line and on the uptown D line in Manhattan, according to the MTA.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
3 July 2025
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In cooperative two-player mode, the second person takes control of the young girl dangling from DK’s back, and can use one of the detachable Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers with point-and-click mouse controls.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Members of the ship's crew were seen dangling from the masts after the collision.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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