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Recent Examples of pins
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
And yet, on Saturday night, a patchwork of agents, officers and security personnel from more than a dozen agencies – many identifiable only by the different pins on their lapels – moved in coordination to evacuate guests and bring the suspect down.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Yes, that was CSPAN boss Sam Feist making the rounds at the CAA party with two pins promoting his network on his lapel.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot also integrates an MPU6050 6-axis IMU for balance and stability, along with an expansion board exposing all GPIO pins for adding sensors and modules.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Disney has sold Turkey Leg t-shirts, collectible pins and air fresheners to satisfy the cult following.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Last year’s draft hats were highlighted by team-specific pins, but this year’s design features custom graphics inside the front crown of each hat (and a standard NFL Draft logo pin, because pins are still in).
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
But his decision to attend has angered some journalists, with HuffPost opting not to attend, and journalists at some other news organizations weighing whether to attend as well (some journalists are planning to wear pins celebrating the First Amendment, in a cute though purely symbolic gesture).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
The clinic even features a room dedicated to refining gross motor skills, where children can jump on a mini trampoline, dangle from gymnastic rings, play in a ball pit, climb on a small rock wall, swing on a hammock-like swing set, ride a tricycle or knock down small bowling pins.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
And yet, on Saturday night, a patchwork of agents, officers and security personnel from more than a dozen agencies – many identifiable only by the different pins on their lapels – moved in coordination to evacuate guests and bring the suspect down.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Yes, that was CSPAN boss Sam Feist making the rounds at the CAA party with two pins promoting his network on his lapel.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot also integrates an MPU6050 6-axis IMU for balance and stability, along with an expansion board exposing all GPIO pins for adding sensors and modules.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Disney has sold Turkey Leg t-shirts, collectible pins and air fresheners to satisfy the cult following.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Last year’s draft hats were highlighted by team-specific pins, but this year’s design features custom graphics inside the front crown of each hat (and a standard NFL Draft logo pin, because pins are still in).
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
But his decision to attend has angered some journalists, with HuffPost opting not to attend, and journalists at some other news organizations weighing whether to attend as well (some journalists are planning to wear pins celebrating the First Amendment, in a cute though purely symbolic gesture).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
Noun
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Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Shiki Seafood has a location in Temple City, which features a sprawling buffet of sashimi, sushi rolls, crab legs, shellfish, hot entrees, desserts and a chocolate fountain, among other offerings typical of large-format seafood buffets.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
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In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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In their efforts to win the race, the Soviets push their reactors too hard, prompting a meltdown — the NASA crew mounts a bold rescue mission, taking their Soviet counterparts on board.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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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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Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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