pinned

verb

past tense of pin
as in mounted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned
  1. mounted
  2. suspended
  3. draped
  4. slung
  5. hung
  6. dangled
  7. strung
  8. hooked
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  • OpenAI’s report on influence campaigns mounted using its technology also described a cluster of ChatGPT accounts in Russia that were banned after they were used to operate what appeared to be a fake think tank in Latin America.
    — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Since the start of the war in Ukraine almost five years ago, Russia has mounted ever more aggressive attacks in Europe, far from the battlefield.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mounted
Verb
  • The government suspended the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old ​boy's hand was blown off earlier in the week, fueling accusations of police brutality.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Bulgarian maritime authorities said Wednesday that the search efforts for the crew of Alfa Watan had been suspended and wouldn't resume.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspended
Verb
  • The latest, directed by Julio Quintana, stars Zachary Levi and is fitfully diverting, draped with calming New Mexico scenery.
    — Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Ritz Silk Varsity Jacket and Short are cut from silk, with a relaxed, softly draped silhouetted, rich brown colorblocking and subtle gold accents.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of draped
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  • On September 13 the Materialists star was photographed leaving the 2026 US Open men’s singles championships with the cozy layering piece slung over her shoulder, revealing a romantic white silk camisole underneath.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of slung
Verb
  • John Bennett, who was hanged at Fort Leavenworth in 1961 for raping and attempting to murder an 11-year-old girl in Austria.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Giants are running the ball, playing good defense and just hung 36 on Arizona.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hung
Verb
  • Because the second year of Powell’s two-year, $44 million deal is a team option, he could be dangled at the trade deadline to a contender that needs a shooter.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tom Cruise has dangled from cliffs, skyscrapers and planes, but oil magnate Digger Rockwell is his riskiest role in eons.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of dangled
Verb
  • Available in yellow and white gold, the pendant necklace, $1,500, is a 1-carat diamond pair wrapped in a titanium bezel and strung on a 14-karat chain.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The mermaid headboard was also created by Friday, who strung the fish-string lights too.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of strung
Verb
  • The helicopter was configured for a 100-foot longline rescue, and after reaching the promontory, a tactical flight officer was lowered to the victim who was able to stand and be hooked to the rescue line and lifted off the bluff.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Whether or not customers have sipped on Arabic coffee before, the pair are confident future customers will be hooked.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of hooked
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“Pinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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