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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026 -
Launching alongside the campaign is The Kaia Edit, an assortment of pieces personally selected by Gerber, including upcycled Re/Done | Levi’s styles like the Mica Jean, Nico Jean, 70s Bootcut, Alexa Short, and a classic Re/Done | Hanes Frankie Tee.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Now, in 2026, a new generation of fashion girls is adopting cigarette jeans as an antidote to the overwhelming popularity of baggy, wide-leg jeans.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
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The update marked the first revision to the second year of the city’s first two-year budget, which the council adopted almost a year ago.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Wahl did not specify the threats connected to the teens.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The cake labels did not specify the style of frosting.—
Eva Flowe
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Sitting in the Petco Park visiting dugout Monday afternoon, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes would have preferred to be answering a different set of questions about the team’s rotation depth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Some people prefer to mow around the perimeter of their lawn first, then start making stripes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Officials have reached out to experts nationwide, including with the Environmental Protection Agency, hazmat experts and more to determine the best way to contain the incident, according to Concialdi.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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To determine that, use the average last frost date for your area as a guideline.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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According to the president of Iran’s soccer federation, the team will instead establish its base camp in Mexico.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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In 1887, Black Eatonville and white Maitland chose cooperation, self-governance and mutual respect by helping establish Historic Eatonville’s future.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Under current law the Legislature cannot, merely by passing a bill, grant to the attorney general prosecutorial authority that the Texas constitution expressly assigns to district attorneys.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Commencing an investigation, Bernal unwittingly assigns Dahlia and his nephew Charlie, an ex-cop and Dahlia’s ex-lover, leading to a fraught reunion.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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“Pin (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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