Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned (down)
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
The finalists were selected through UAL Showcase, the university’s annual platform connecting graduating students with industry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The county board recently adopted a proclamation recognizing the auxiliary deputies for almost 50 years of service.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The Wright brothers launched their airplane factory at a time when Dayton had established itself as one of the world's most innovative cities, according to Lockhart, who noted that Dayton was the home of several world-changing inventions at the time.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Cleveland Foundation is considered the first community foundation, established in 1914 by lawyer Frederick Harris Goff as a way to fund durable change in the city.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Every morning, guests open up their cabin screen doors to the crisp mountain air and a jug of coffee (or tea, if preferred) with fresh milk (with non-dairy options).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Habermas preferred to speak through newspaper essays—hundreds of them, on a multitude of topics, from postmodern architecture to genetic engineering.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Investigators determined that Teahan had supplied Windham with the fentanyl that caused his death.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Marte signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this month and was immediately assigned to the team’s Florida Complex League squad, then moved to the Triple-A affiliate Indianapolis Indians, according to the official transaction log.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Court records indicate Popma has been assigned a federal public defender.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Pinned (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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