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to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
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Recent Examples of pink
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Singer Dawnenna West, in a purple, gold and white skirt and pink shirt, finished the performance and walked outside with her grandmother, Maggie Armachain, 76.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 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
This colorway’s combination of blush pink fabric and gold hardware feels like a match made in heaven.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Singer Dawnenna West, in a purple, gold and white skirt and pink shirt, finished the performance and walked outside with her grandmother, Maggie Armachain, 76.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 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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Patel’s illustrations in soft browns and pinkish oranges are appealing, as is Avni, a brown girl with dark, curly hair.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 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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Nikki is tall, pierced, and punk rock; her pink hair is shaved down the sides and forms a floppy mohawk up top.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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The bullet struck his heart, piercing his aorta, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Consider these octagonal readers that come in shades of brown, red, and blue, or this wrinkle-resistant button-up shirt that’s ideal for travel.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The students, who were mostly Black and brown, many from poor families, all seemed excited to have her there.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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These companion plants for garlic—including vegetables, flowers, and herbs—can increase your yield and naturally deter pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smith lived in Brownsville, less than a mile from where he was stabbed, according to cops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death and another was injured inside of a single-family home on Monday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But with warm weather and wildfire season ahead, community leaders would prefer to see a full reservoir even if the water isn’t suitable for drinking.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vanilla sweet cream cold foam was the preferred modification for members in the lower green and gold tiers, while those in the reserve tier were more likely to add an extra espresso shot.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choose from 16 colors, including seasonal hues like sage green, cream, and lilac.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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