pin (on)

verb

Definition of pin (on)next
as in to impute (to)

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  1. blame
  2. put down
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  • Analysts blame the brand’s reliance on Chuck Taylors and question whether Nike might sell it, though Nike says Converse remains an important part of its portfolio.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Macron acknowledged legitimate concerns of the protesters, while blaming the far left for the violence.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blame
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  • Today, aspiring developers can turn a good idea into a playable VPX table without ever putting down their phone.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The slowdown in investment was put down to government hesitation over changes to Italy’s domestic tax incentive for TV shows and films.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of put down
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“Pin (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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