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Recent Examples of pins
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
His collection also includes Lincoln pins, buttons and ribbons from the 1860 campaign.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
One Direction fans know that bowling was one of Liam’s favorite pasttimes and the singer had a floral arrangement of a bowling ball and pins at his funeral.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
Freebies include pins, stickers, and posters — one-per-person while supplies last.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026
Gutierrez recorded pins in all five of her matches at state to tally 46 for the season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
At the Apollo Depot Military Outlet in downtown Oceanside on Friday, Sam Esparza, 32, was stocking a display case with pins and checking inventory.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Because chaplains may be the only clergy available in combat zones or remote postings, their insignia — patches and small metal pins worn on their uniforms — function as a quick signal of religious identity.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
His collection also includes Lincoln pins, buttons and ribbons from the 1860 campaign.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
One Direction fans know that bowling was one of Liam’s favorite pasttimes and the singer had a floral arrangement of a bowling ball and pins at his funeral.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
Freebies include pins, stickers, and posters — one-per-person while supplies last.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026
Gutierrez recorded pins in all five of her matches at state to tally 46 for the season.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
Noun
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She was hit once in her right arm, once in the chest, and three times in the legs.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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During a healthy gait cycle, your pelvis rotates in sync with your legs while your rib cage counter-rotates with your arm swing.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Popularized by Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in season three of Sex and the City, the Saddle Bag also dangles off the arms of A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift.—
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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During that film's climactic biplane battle between Cruise's Ethan Hunt and Esai Morales' villainous Gabriel, Cruise dangles mid-air from a seatbelt as the plane flips upside down.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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