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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
  • This week, during the same appeal hearing, prosecutors are mounting a separate argument that her prison sentence of 33 years with no parole isn’t long enough.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press photo The pressure on Tam mounted Tam said the man apologized twice on July 9, in a note and during a phone call.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Young adult dramas appear to have millions of us hooked right now.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • One of the more memorable instances finds Cole grabbing an open padlock off a door and using it to belt an opponent across the face before hooking the shackle into the dude’s mouth and using it to rip open his cheek.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • Going the extra mile with creative, interesting cocktails gives each bar a more elevated, mature vibe than the typical drinking establishments and dance clubs slinging vodka-sodas and High Noons — without losing any of the fun.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • By comparison, Bui-Duquette told me, some high-school students at the local fast-casual chain Culver’s were slinging corn dogs and ButterBurgers for eighteen dollars an hour.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 20 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
  • Australian former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after testing positive for cocaine.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending Amanda Smith, John Bell, Jeff Davis, Joanna Glover, Peggy Johnson, James Lanier and Kenny Walters.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • Its dramatic bell sleeves and dangling feather streamers added to the ensemble’s boho-chic personality.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bits of grass stuck to her heels, and a clothespin dangled from the hem of her blouse.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangle

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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