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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
The mostly gray machine features camouflage graphics inspired by Hetfield’s Snakebyte guitar, combined with pin striping that references his hot rod collection. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026 Try pumpkin bowling by filling plastic bottles with water and setting them up in a 10-pin triangle. — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
Often during the Oscar corridor, a celebrity will pin their imprimatur to a worthy documentary or short film to get word out. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 The Melius analysts pin their optimism on the idea that things are set to improve in the existing home market, which is where the demand for repairs and remodeling projects tends to come from. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 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
  • The relaxed legs offer plenty of room to move, while the elegant pleats create a flattering drape that helps smooth visible lines.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • With help from stylist Law Roach, Zendaya wore the same butter-yellow, brown and white Lanvin string bikini top and matching low-rise, wide-leg pants Berry wore to the film’s New York premiere.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of leg
Verb
  • As the Democrats have consolidated, the Republicans in the valley have struggled with internal differences over whether to stand with Trump or tack to the center.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Unsure how to survive the political headwinds, Brown appeared to tack toward the center.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of tack
Verb
  • In addition to Bailey, Collin Corbett, a former Republican political operative, mounted an independent campaign.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Police and banking officials have been detained, while prosecutors face mounting complaints over alleged corruption, election fraud, voter pressure and surveillance.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of mount
Verb
  • Episodes are constructed to hook viewers quickly while giving them enough information to form opinions about the characters — there’s an active following on Discord where fans share plenty of comments, theories and debates.
    — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Frank Nazar had a prime opportunity to put the Hawks back ahead less than four minutes later — he was given a penalty shot after defenseman Andreas Englund hooked him on a breakaway.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of hook
Verb
  • As California election officials continue to tally votes, the tightest ballot measure fight as centers on a proposition that attracted almost no spending and minimal mud-slinging.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Atop her groutfit, Rihanna added an extra dose of cozy with a white shag coat, worn slung over her shoulders.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sling
Verb
  • There is, of course, an automatic effect to hanging the tabletop pieces in place of the crucifix, their undulating surfaces almost reminiscent of a kind of spiritual abstraction.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Her face appeared through the center of the hand, with blood dripping from her mouth and fake tendons hanging from the wrist.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • Uncertain future Villa Vie announced that the Odyssey was suspending operations while it was docked this week at the port of Sihanoukville in Cambodia.
    — Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The nearly 10-foot-tall image of Jesus suspended from the cross was shattered into hundreds of colored pieces, which scattered on the ground inside as well as outside the building.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of suspend
Verb
  • Also helpful for the studios is how little dangling the potential of money actually costs.
    — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But the New England Patriots’ Christian Barmore, 27, who is signed long-term, and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Moro Ojomo, 25, who is on an expiring contract, are two names being dangled around the league who might help New York.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of dangle

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