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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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Recent Examples of pin
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 See All Example Sentences for pin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
  • Designed with little ones in mind, this mini fan features flexible tripod legs that securely attach to strollers, car seats or cribs.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
  • The victim suffered from leg lacerations consistent with a shark bite and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to rescue officials.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • So much so that tacking on any extra to-dos might feel impossible.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Niche innovations and leveraging industry partnerships are a path to growth despite the mounting barriers to entry.
    Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • 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
  • Florida recently banned kids under 14 from having social media accounts entirely, while other states have targeted specific features such as endless scrolling or push notifications designed to keep kids hooked.
    Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
  • Flamengo had a great chance to take the lead at the start of the second half when Gonzalo Plata couldn’t hook the ball in from close-range.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Beats Pill Deals The new Beats Pill is compact, water-resistant, and loud enough to hold its own at a backyard hang or beach day.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, licenses hung for display on her wall were for a temporary foster care with a capacity of one, police said.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Reyes was then suspended for the entirety of the 2020 season for the use of a Performance Enhancing Drug.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Worldwide impact Trump’s Jan. 20 order to immediately suspend refugee admissions stranded more than 10,000 people that completed the lengthy process to acquire refugee status and had scheduled flights to the U.S.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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