Thesaurus results for PINS (DOWN)

pins (down)

verb

Definition of pins (down)

present tense third-person singular of pin (down)

as in determines

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For Cabinet or senior officials, OSC refers its findings to the President, who determines disciplinary action.

— Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
This stage determines how engineers distribute major systems throughout the submarine.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of determines

Verb

Some of the production’s strongest moments feature this sort of tricky tonal pivot, as when a punkish gamer (a terrific Wren Rivera) is unveiled as the gleeful consultant who selects organ recipients using an algorithm.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
The user selects a preferred SubTone background in the app and presses start.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of selects

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The will specifies that, until his children turn 21, the trustee, at his discretion, is to use their share to either pay or apply the funds for each child’s benefit and then set aside for them any unused principal.

— Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
But any agreement that specifies which uses of AI are taboo would be better than a status quo that prohibits none.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of specifies

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When a consumer chooses to control the TV through a voice service such as Amazon Alexa, data is exchanged between the TV, TCL’s cloud, and Amazon so the service can function.

— John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
Perry chooses the latter, rising onto the stage through a trapdoor and performing despite her distress.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of chooses

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Each chapter of the BBWAA assigns two writers to vote on Rookie of the Year Awards for each league, and voting takes place before the postseason.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
An officer within the Upland Borough Police Department assigns other officers to work overtime shifts, paid out by these groups.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of assigns

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Injuries to potential top NFL Draft picks OT Trevor Goosby and DE Colin Simmons have hurt Texas, but haven’t held it back.

— PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The Chicago Bears traded for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster move Thursday, sending a package that included two first-round draft picks to the Tennessee Titans.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of picks

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Work establishes regular opportunities for social interaction, a sense of contribution and identity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
The Chargers’ offense could finally snap to life if Herbert finally regains his confidence and re-establishes his rhythm.

— Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

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