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to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Recent Examples of pink
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The day before her 90th birthday in April 2016, the Queen marked 500 years of the Royal Mail delivery service with this vivid pink look.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Designed by Muza Lab (the same group behind the nearby Finolhu resort and One&Only Cape Town), the villas consist of bright pinks, yellows, and greens, contrasted with the turquoise-blue waters that sparkle from every window.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Pyrex is still made today, but the vintage Pyrex that comes in a rainbow of colors from turquoise to red to yellow to pink is a favorite of kitchen collectors.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As a nod to the 110th anniversary of the Indy 500, 1,110 exclusive pieces of the monochromatic pastel pink dial edition have been created.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The day before her 90th birthday in April 2016, the Queen marked 500 years of the Royal Mail delivery service with this vivid pink look.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The stage was awash in purples and pinks, psychedelic with the promise of exciting company.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Designed by Muza Lab (the same group behind the nearby Finolhu resort and One&Only Cape Town), the villas consist of bright pinks, yellows, and greens, contrasted with the turquoise-blue waters that sparkle from every window.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then at totality, watch how the shades of color morph on the lunar surface – from rosy-gray to pink to orange.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Pyrex is still made today, but the vintage Pyrex that comes in a rainbow of colors from turquoise to red to yellow to pink is a favorite of kitchen collectors.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Frogfruit Frogfruit is an evergreen native plant to the United States that produces white and pinkish flowers from May to November.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cuevas produced solid numbers last season with the Tide — 37 receptions, 411 yards, four TDs — and had career bests in 2022 at Cal Poly (58 catches, 678 yards, six TDs).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 1971, the Osmonds tallied nine gold records, surpassing single-year bests by Elvis and the Beatles.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If Bruce Springsteen’s greatest gift was mythologizing the existential open graves swallowing up blue-collar workers, Mellencamp’s was his piercing ability to at once celebrate and dismantle agrarian fantasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lockwood’s music instills joy in listening, and such revitalized desire leaves your body freshly tender, sensitive to whatever pierces the ear.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The homeowner described the gun used as a small black revolver with a brown handle.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect is described as in her 40s and about 5-foot-6 with a slender build, light complexion, long black hair and brown eyes.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The spa El Capricho Spa occupies its own cliff ledge, 6,000 square feet carved into volcanic rock with treatment rooms named after local flowers in Nahuatl—Citlaxochitl (poinsettia), Texochitl (stone flower).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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These fiery flowers are a welcome addition to any garden corner that needs more color.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Marcus Semien hit a chopper down the left side, which Jorbit Vivas stabbed at wildly while missing it badly.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police in Antioch are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed during an altercation at home over the weekend.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When deep sleep is fragmented by alcohol, a warm bedroom or an inconsistent bedtime, the entire circuit falters and growth hormone output drops significantly.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Provide afternoon shade in warm climates.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pea gravel comes in various colors including gray, cream, tan, gold, and white.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Body creams are traditionally more oil-based and contain occlusive ingredients to create a thick, rich product.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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