pinned (down)

Definition of pinned (down)next
past tense of pin (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned (down)
Verb
  • All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Thomas and Friedland adopted a baby boy from Texas after struggling with infertility.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
  • These metrics were likely adopted to support admirable values — health, relationships, and better workplaces — but over time, our connection with them shifts.
    Big Think, Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • After publication, the spokesperson also specified that Ruemmler didn’t see Epstein as the victim in this matter.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Mexican troops established a perimeter around the complex and then closed in.
    Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Mavi also introduced the Marlon, a contemporary straight fit with a looser top block than the brand’s established straight leg style, Zach.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Wennberg and Kurashev would have preferred to play it out NHL-style, but also acknowledged that the rules are the same for every team.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The women preferred to talk about Jackson, who was the youngest of nine.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Elderly parole eligibility is determined by when the incarcerated person turns 50 years old and has served 20 years of continuous time in prison.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • According to a statement from the Medical Examiner’s Office, Cano’s cause of death was determined to be the effects of fentanyl.
    City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Officials said 42 search-and-rescue volunteers were assigned to the operation on the final day alone.
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.
    Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Getting serious about his key promise to increase housing and affordability in NYC, Mayor Mamdani has picked Sideya Sherman to lead the City Planning Commission.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Stir 1½ cups French green lentils, picked through, rinsed, and 2 Tbsp.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Pinned (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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