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as in to pierce
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
Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The lighting design with hues of pinks, blues, and violet, are impeccable by David Lander, making sure the changes are sharp but not intrusive to the character’s world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
These bold floor coverings are a sophisticated nod to the dopamine décor movement, utilizing colors like orange, yellow, and pink to elevate a space.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
That show was significant to her for another reason, too — Jenner wore her hair in natural waves, which faded into a hot pink at the ends.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The lighting design with hues of pinks, blues, and violet, are impeccable by David Lander, making sure the changes are sharp but not intrusive to the character’s world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Flowers range from rich blue, purple, and burgundy to pink or white and are a favorite spring cut flower.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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The pinkish-purple blooms appear in summer and last into the fall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Nude with a pinkish hue, practically the same shade as the natural nail.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whistle blasts pierced the early January chill in a now-familiar community response employed by activists in US cities to alert neighbors to the presence of immigration officers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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As for what these glorious creatures sound like, the great eared nightjar's piercing call can be heard at dawn and dusk.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t let its crusty, golden-brown surface fool you—what lies beneath is a potentially delicious dish whose success depends on the decisions made and ingredients used along the way.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green expertly applies fake eyelashes, thick foundation and a dessert brown eye look, while Messina goes to work piling tight curls atop my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The woman who was stabbed is in stable condition, and the man is in critical condition, the spokesperson said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Early the following morning, Anaheim police officers responded to the intersection of Santa Ana and Helena streets after witnesses reported seeing two men chasing Reyes and one of them stabbing him.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What better month to hunker down, swathed in a cozy sweater, with a warm drink and a good book in hand, than January?—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Frisbee recounts feeling bathed in warm light and then having had a vision of himself leading thousands of hippies into the Pacific Ocean to be baptized.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Philosophy Hope in a Jar Moisturizer Oprah’s been using this hydrating cream for decades.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cook cream in a small saucepan over medium-high, stirring often, until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 16 minutes.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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