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pin (down)

verb

Definition of pin (down)next
as in to select

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
  1. select
  2. choose
  3. adopt
  4. specify
  5. prefer
  6. determine
  7. establish
  8. assign
Verb
  • The exercise has given the government the power to select who can vote, rather than empowering voters to choose the government, Dipke said at a press conference.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Denmark has selected May el-Toukhy’s Venice Golden Lion-winning title Woman Unknown as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Oscars.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • Eve is designed to complement, not replace, a wheelchair, offering another mobility option for moments when users choose to be upright.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Merz could, at least in theory, choose to turn over the task of managing his party to someone else and concentrate on running the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of choose
Verb
  • To date, about 100 restaurants nationwide have adopted SuiSui.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In Granda’s view, Kalshi would be able to quickly adapt in the event the Supreme Court rules against the company, in part by adopting a state licensing model.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopt
Verb
  • Smith never specified whether his 10-day protocol was liquids-only, time-restricted or a total abstention from food and drink, a distinction that matters clinically.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Greer did not specify Friday which products are covered by the agreements, how tariffs on those goods could change or when the new terms would take effect.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of specify
Verb
  • With Sarti Rosa, however, the aim is to attract younger drinkers who prefer a sweeter aperitivo that doesn’t taste bitter.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of prefer
Verb
  • The vote will determine the next prime minister and the makeup of the government, which will serve alongside a powerful monarchy that retains broad authority over strategic affairs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Organizations have compared benchmark scores, reasoning capabilities and response quality to determine which AI model is smartest.
    — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of determine
Verb
  • On the people side, establish an ownership and accountability structure.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The opening solidified Seoul’s status as a major global city and established a new benchmark for luxury hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The person receives the opportunity for atonement; the consequence is assigned elsewhere.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of assign
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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