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Recent Examples of pins
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
These include jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins and watches.
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Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Each troop has its own set of merchandise, from camp T-shirts and bandannas to wristbands, pins and keychains.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Politicos and hopefuls, seeing others’ pins on display, brought theirs in as a form of competition.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Detectives recovered a computer file where Heuermann kept notes on how to get away with crimes, including supplies for his kill kits, the locations of traffic cameras and a reminder to use push-pins to hang a drop cloth, rather than tape.
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Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.
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Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Utah sent 100 cards featuring historical citizens, 13 coins, eight documents, eight pins, two granite disks and a booklet.
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Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
On the ground at VivaTech, the company demonstrated its fashion applications with designer Claire Châtaigner, who created a garment live from a single piece of fabric using only pins, while connected remotely to her Paris atelier.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
These include jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins and watches.
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Arjun Kharpal,kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Each troop has its own set of merchandise, from camp T-shirts and bandannas to wristbands, pins and keychains.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Politicos and hopefuls, seeing others’ pins on display, brought theirs in as a form of competition.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Detectives recovered a computer file where Heuermann kept notes on how to get away with crimes, including supplies for his kill kits, the locations of traffic cameras and a reminder to use push-pins to hang a drop cloth, rather than tape.
—
Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.
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Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Utah sent 100 cards featuring historical citizens, 13 coins, eight documents, eight pins, two granite disks and a booklet.
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Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
Noun
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Angulo's right-footed shot was a nutmeg between the German defender's legs and straight into the right side of the goal.
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The beating left at least 30 bruises on Joanna’s torso and legs, and a belt pattern was present among the injuries, according to the assessment of a pathologist described in the affidavit.
Verb
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Matthew Levine runs in Missouri’s 6th District As Levine mounts his campaign, The Star reviewed 358 pages of court records and attempted to contact numerous individuals connected to the case.
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Hernández has performed with the Public’s Mobile Unit initiative, which mounts free productions across the city’s five boroughs, at parks, community centers, and correctional facilities, and Aikens has participated in a similar program.
Verb
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.
Verb
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Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates.
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Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality.
Verb
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The nationalist’s election defeat is extending a historic rally in Hungary’s bond market as Magyar dangles the prospect of euro adoption.
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And the dock with the sign dangles off a 100-foot cliff, waiting for a refill that climatologists say will likely never come.
Verb
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This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body.
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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