pins (down)

verb

Definition of pins (down)next
present tense third-person singular of pin (down)
as in determines

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  1. determines
  2. selects
  3. specifies
  4. chooses
  5. adopts
  6. assigns
  7. picks
  8. establishes
Verb
  • Experience may open the door, but character is often what determines how far someone ultimately goes.
    — Hao Lam, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The statute of limitations determines how long a debt collector generally has to sue you over a debt, and the timeline varies by state and type of debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of determines
Verb
  • Each envelope contains a message meant to encourage, validate or uplift the person who selects it.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The list is refreshed monthly as each analyst selects their top picks from a 12-month outlook.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of selects
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  • The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • Other times the canvas can still be enormous; what’s small is the intimate story Scott chooses to tell within it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Flexible Options for Different Sleep Needs As consumers look for more personalized ways to improve their sleep environment, not everyone chooses to replace an entire mattress.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • The Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Low Black Camo adopts a grayscale camouflage across its entire upper.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Track mode instead adopts a longer, more progressive throttle map intended to provide greater precision when driving at the limit.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adopts
Verb
  • As each character assigns the snow’s meaning according to their needs, the village begins to fracture.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • My Place Hotels typically assigns pet-friendly rooms near exits and provides pet waste stations on the property.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of assigns
Verb
  • Brooks goes 30+ picks earlier as the RB27 in recent NFFC drafts.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Our bar cabinet picks balance generous storage with plenty of surface space and good looks.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of picks
Verb
  • Instead, the work establishes a controllable magnonic platform for studying synchronization and nonlinear magnetic dynamics.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This agreement establishes strong protections, clear economics, and new creative possibilities for artists and their fans.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishes
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“Pins (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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