PINIONING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

pinioning

verb

present participle of pinion

as in binding

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains Joan of Arc was pinioned to a stake and burned as a heretic

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One blocks the receptor binding protein, which the virus uses to attach to human cells.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Signed in May 2025, the preliminary agreement was extended three times — in September, December and April — without ever becoming a binding deal.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

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The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ogwumike will make her 11th All-Star appearance, tying three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi for second most in WNBA history.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026

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And yet the situation has the potential of becoming a bigger distraction and handcuffing Yzerman from building the roster further.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
The police then appear to grab hold off the councilmember, pushing him to the ground and handcuffing him.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

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Plants are also unbothered by confining pavement and other urban challenges.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
The requirement to add wheels increases costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, due to zoning restrictions, often confining them to mobile home parks.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Definition of confining

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Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Unfortunately, this can lead to some individuals lashing out in response to their own insecurities, hate and low bar of aptitude, which is confirmed by the tenor of the attacks.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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