pin (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
Verb
  • Travis Hunter's Week 1 Opponent One of the biggest storylines of the NFL draft was the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to select Travis Hunter, a WR/CB hybrid, second overall.
    Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • For ingredient technology companies, selecting the right partners—the strongest conduits between you and your end users—is critical.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • Keeping all the elements in neutral tones ensures the focus stays on the bucolic landscape. 09 of 12 Textural Appeal This outdoor grilling area has thoughtfully chosen amenities that rival many indoor kitchens.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Charvel said the budget problems for the ongoing fiscal year can also be blamed partly on the Trump administration, which has made economic moves that city officials say would have been hard to predict when the budget was adopted last summer.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Their imminent arrival means it’s never been more imperative to adopt a digital ecosystem that can extract and track your business data automatically for you.
    Kristin Savilia, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The developer doesn’t specify any further system requirements.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • While officials haven't specified the nature of the attack, multiple media outlets report Lanez was stabbed.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Regular vacations are essential for recharging, and many professionals prefer the warmer, longer days of summer to take a break.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • The outlet added that a motive has yet to be determined by police.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • Italian investigators have publicly dismissed the findings and have told local reporters that until the vessel can be examined once out of the water, no conclusion into the cause of the sinking can be determined.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Bullpen roles are being established Much was made about the Cardinals’ relief woes in April, and for good reason.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner had established close ties to the crown prince; the Administration was criticized for not doing more to pursue the perpetrators.
    Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
  • The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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