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noun

Definition of pinsnext
plural of pin
as in legs
a lower limb of an animal a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pin
as in tacks

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Recent Examples of pins
Noun
That night, Iowa State held a moment of silence before the volleyball match with the Hawkeyes, and the Cyclone Marching Band will wear black-and-gold pins this season in Phillips’ memory. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Per experts, pyramid pins are cone-shaped and work well on rubber tracks, grass, and gravel, while needle pins are sharp, thin, and offer more intense grip. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Afterward, his grandmother and a neighbor would pull out flour, water, and lard and begin making tortillas, the kitchen filling with the familiar rhythm of the rolling pins. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … RURAL RAMPAGE — Standoff takes dramatic turn as SWAT vehicle pins suspect on tractor. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Too Much Vitamin B6 and Nerve Damage Taking high doses of B6 may cause numbness, a pins-and-needles sensation, or pain in your legs, impairing your ability to walk. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026 Demands for the exclusive event pins exceeded common sense and ventured into the absurd with haphazard lines that snaked through the convention center. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 Remove Bits and Bobs Be sure to remove pins or buckles from clothing items before placing them in the washer—zip the zippers on your clothing, close snaps and hooks, and secure Velcro to prevent snags and abrasion. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The seafoam green silk piece also comes with three rosette pins affixed at the shoulder. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
  1. legs
  2. mounts
  3. strings
  4. hooks
  5. dangles
  6. drapes
Noun
  • Shots hit close to him can disappear into his chest, legs or feet, while his frame becomes part of the save.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As Zai’s doubts about the wedding fester, scratches begin to appear on her legs, apparently the work of the phantom bride, while the menacing of this spirit produces blemishes on her skin.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of legs
Verb
  • With billions in ticking fees, breakup penalties and financing on the line, Paramount mounts a full-court PR and political pressure campaign.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence disguises itself as human, attempts to dupe a web developer and mounts a malicious cyberattack -- all on its own.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mounts
Verb
  • Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of strings
Verb
  • Right before guests arrive, attach fishing line to the wire cage and hang the fall flower arrangement using cup hooks indoors or on nearby branches outside.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Blatt hooks in a forehand for another match point opportunity, but Campbell wins an amazing rally for 22-22.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hooks
Verb
  • As a counteroffer, Ormund dangles Driftmark in front of Ulf’s greedy eyes.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of dangles
Verb
  • The photo, taken in Montecito, shows the young royal standing bare foot as Steinem drapes an arm around him.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region.
    — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of drapes

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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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