Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
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Even before Optimal Dynamics was selected, management talked to operations and explained that a better, more automated way of running the business was needed.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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While the Senate initially floated a softer phasing out, after days of debating the issue, senators ultimately adopted the House’s proposal.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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The age rule was adopted in 1995 in response to Jennifer Capriati, a teenage tennis phenomenon who struggled with the pressure of competition at such a young age.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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This must include at least 100 MHz from 3.98 to 4.2 GHz, but the plan doesn't specify where the rest of the 300 MHz or more would be taken from.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Ultimately, the Phillies would prefer none of their pitchers throw in the All-Star Game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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The court will soon set a date for a sentencing hearing that will determine how long Patterson spends in jail.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The trial will determine whether the administration has violated the plaintiffs' First Amendment free speech rights.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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The law establishes one of the first AI-specific regulatory sandboxes in the U.S., allowing developers to test products without triggering certain licensing or regulatory requirements.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Ohio General Assembly established Miami University in 1809 with a land grant.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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