Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinning (down)
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The findings suggest restoration could be improved by selecting or breeding eelgrass better suited to future conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026 -
On Monday, the Project Runway star opted for a different shimmering silhouette, selecting a burgundy frock covered in clear sequins.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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After years of attempts to get a measure off the ground, Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a statewide office to promote and support the music industry.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will start direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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In California, gubernatorial primaries place candidates from both parties on the same ballot, with the top two determining the final two candidates.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ripps and Cahen successfully appealed, with the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the decision last July and determining that a trial was necessary to determine if Ripps’s NFTs actually infringed Yuga’s trademarks.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The state is an outlier nationwide because of its stubborn resistance to adopting cleaner, cheaper sources of energy.—
Margie Mason,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vivian, who came out as transgender in 2020, legally dropped her father's surname 18 years later, adopting Wilson as her last name.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Some of Coachella’s most elite attendees won’t spend their day at the actual festival, choosing instead to hop between the many exclusive day parties, powered by brands like Revolve.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reticent to question anything from coach Sean Payton as a rookie, Nix began voicing his opinion about preferring uptempo last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flying used to be seen as a commodity, with 80% of Delta customers preferring whichever airline provided the cheapest or fastest experience, Bastian said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.—
Brandon Kaipo Moningka,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pinning (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinning%20%28down%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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