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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
As the two rushed back into the ring, Rollins hit a pedigree on Reigns and tried to pick up the win there, but Reigns kicked out of the pin. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Imagine the weight of 10 heavy elephants all balancing on the tiny point of a pin, right in the middle of hot lava. — Robin MacAluso, The Conversation, 3 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
  • He had been shot at least five times – in his right arm, his left leg, his right foot, and twice in his abdomen, said Constance DiAngelo, a forensic pathologist who reviewed funeral home photographs of Beloozerov’s body at CNN’s request.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, but deputies said that a man was shot in the leg.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of leg
Verb
  • 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
  • Guests can also choose to tack on optional experiences, including a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple and high tea at Aswan’s historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tack
Verb
  • Still, a moving camera can feel more intrusive than one mounted on a wall.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The United States has mounted an intervention to prop up the value of the Japanese yen, which recently touched a four-decade low against the dollar.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Some more images show Kidman, Bullock, 62, King, 26, and Williams, 29, wearing flowing gowns while hooked onto wires, seemingly filming a scene that involves flying, in front of a blue screen.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Audiences may get hooked, mirroring the obsessional quality of true lizard people.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • Sony and Marvel’s web-slinging adventure, starring Tom Holland as the title hero, flew past the billion-dollar mark in just six days and is barreling toward $2 billion.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Taking a break from slinging hamburgers during the weekend lunch rush, Darlene Dumond acknowledged that Allagash remains divided on Jackson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sling
Verb
  • This hanging planter can be used year-round to display faux greenery, trailing flowers, or vibrant blooms to match the season.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Primary Bedroom The mingling of prints and colors continues into the primary suite, where Jenny covered a custom headboard in Serena Dugan’s Capretto Outdoor Fabric in Flame/Fuchsia and hung a piece from local artist Whitney Stoddard.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • McMorrow suspended her campaign in July, leaving Stevens and El-Sayed to battle for the nomination.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Her case was scheduled to be heard in October 2026, but has been suspended.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • At the same time, Ted Lasso left several plot threads dangling.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Video footage shows the horse dangling from a harness as rescuers move the animal to safer ground.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangle

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