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Recent Examples of pin
Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
On screen and throughout the start of her career, Long could be recognized by her short haircut and pin-thin eyebrows.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But Johnson sought to pin blame on Democrats on Monday, saying SNAP could be funded if Democrats agree to the GOP proposal to reopen the government.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Not to mention duck pin bowling and virtual reality experiences.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
On screen and throughout the start of her career, Long could be recognized by her short haircut and pin-thin eyebrows.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Henderson gained 27 yards on a pin-and-pull toss away from Myles Garrett, then the Pats ran a jet sweep, crack toss and speed option run; more plays designed to negate a strong edge rush and involve weaker-tackling corners.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
But Johnson sought to pin blame on Democrats on Monday, saying SNAP could be funded if Democrats agree to the GOP proposal to reopen the government.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rashee Rice offers another layer to this offense, which eases the burden on Mahomes’ legs and makes every other target better.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leaders need to be willing to tack in a completely new direction when the wind shifts.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bears would only tack on one more field goal the rest of the game.—
Brandon Funston,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When mounted under a UAV, the Milvus can spot and track targets day or night.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Overharvesting and pollution with sediments, sewage, and fertilizer have mounted ever since the 1700s, a century after the first English settlement, Jamestown, was established on the James River that feeds into the bay.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the Dodgers’ season on the line, Rojas hooked Hoffman’s elevated slider into the first row of left-field seats, stealing the spotlight from Ohtani while sending his teammates spilling from the first-base dugout.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hahn and Jeff Glaid, the WGFD biologist who conducted the study, told a room full of anglers in 2024 that if regulations didn’t change, and hooking injuries to fish — like bottom jaws torn off and severe scarring — continued, the department would have to start restocking in earnest.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Martino’s was founded in 1977 by Mary Anderson, who moved to Milwaukee from Chicago and began her career slinging hot dogs as a food vendor at local church fairs.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Several others showed up heavily armed, including Ben Fitzpatrick, of Eagle, who wore a black MAGA hat and carried a semi-automatic rifle slung across his shoulder.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Analysts are increasingly highlighting potential red flags hanging over the AI investment cycle, especially the web of deals that some say gives the appearance that funds are simply being passed back and forth between the same companies.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Tomer-Yerushalmi was suspended from her role as military advocate-general, as Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav‑Miara announced a criminal investigation into the leak.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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If Fletcher agrees to the terms, the agency would suspend $38,000 in fees and investigation costs.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The pink fuzzy monster creature was seen dangling from James' black bag.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Priced between 40 euros for the smallest individual trinkets and up to 1,290 euros for a ball necklace with 20 dangling objects, the collaboration will drop on Thursday at Avgvst’s flagship in Berlin and online.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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