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as in arrests
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
an innocent person caught up in a city-wide pinch of drug dealers
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as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
this labor pinch means that there'll be long lines at the checkouts
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as in steals
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
pinched the earrings while the boutique owner was distracted by another customer
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as in seizes
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
pinched the purse snatcher just two blocks from where he had robbed the old lady
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as in saves
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
if we pinch hard for the upcoming year, we can probably afford the vacation at that fancy resort
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Recent Examples of pinches
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinches
Noun
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Manhattan federal building where the incident took place, has been the scene of previous controversial arrests, as agents detained people entering or exiting immigration court or arriving for Immigration and Customs Enforcement check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police have not announced any arrests, and have not released further information about what led up to the shooting, including a possible motive.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This absence — of God, of love, of plain community spirit — is a metaphor for the whole parish, where everyone is defined by their own lacks and deficiencies, the weaknesses that cause Wicks to despise them and vow to bring down them all.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Davies’s film has a patience and lightness of touch that Scorsese’s lacks, as well as a note-perfect lead in Gillian Anderson.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Smotrich heads the Religious Zionism party, which holds seven seats in parliament and is in coalition with Netanyahu’s government.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s even a little Kurosawa — from all the stages of his career — in the feudal set-up; while the decadent emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley) holds court, his enemies are banished.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Russ steals some latex molds from his movie makeup artist father and transforms himself into Chad with a shaggy wig, a mustache, buck teeth and chin, lip and nose enhancements.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But sometimes stress over the sheer volume of what’s on our plates steals the most precious moments.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Against her will, Fadia becomes trapped in an asylum while her cousin seizes her inheritance, depriving her of even her right to grieve.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Amelia Mitcham seizes opportunity to help her neighborhood A local investor has renovated a former tavern in Milwaukee's Merrill Park neighborhood.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For users, this feature is free and saves time by eliminating the need to visit the merchant's website.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Suarez will finish as the NL saves leader with 40.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With 28 total points up for grabs – eight apiece for foursomes and fourballs sessions across the first two days, and 12 for each Sunday singles matchup – the first team to nudge past the 14-point mark is crowned champion.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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New York opened camp Wednesday with its deepest roster in years — and with one starting spot still up for grabs.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Pinches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinches. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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