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as in leg
a lower limb of an animal a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia

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verb

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Recent Examples of pin
Noun
For the agents who got their chaplain pins last week, those standards now involve a higher calling, too. Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024 Asha Mae, the owner of Asha Mae Clays, was selling her clay polymer products, which include earrings, bookmarks, hat pins and other pieces with her husband Kemar. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Along with a few others, David Smith had a photo of Michael and Alex pinned to his suit jacket. CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024 Morgan Stanley pinned Walmart’s strength on its success in attracting higher-income shoppers with its membership program, its online marketplace and its strength in grocery. Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pin 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin
Noun
  • O’Neill missed time at the start of the season for a concussion and then missed more time later in the season for a leg infection, but otherwise remained healthy.
    Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike others that dangle from chains, this chair stands on four sturdy legs for stationary use.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But now the actor has decided to plump up his real estate portfolio, this time tacking on a home in the East Hampton enclave of New York for three of his most cherished family members.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In the world of cookbooks, this trend is reflected in recent titles that sometimes tack on -ish to signal a collection of recipes that deftly tiptoes between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange.
    Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Injuries are mounting at the TE position Over his past six December starts, David Njoku has averaged 21.7 PPG.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Pro keeps the same strong tactile switches and gasket mounting system of the original BlackWidow V4 75% and adds wireless connectivity, a new dial on the side, and a customizable OLED screen right next to it.
    Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Of course people got hooked: More excitement and no effort equaled a better future.
    Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Seething with anger, Thibodeau hooks Sims after six first-quarter minutes and benches him for the night.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But while the Chiefs continued to kick field goals, the second-year pro found his rhythm for the Raiders, eventually slinging a pair of touchdown passes to give Las Vegas the lead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
  • It can be carried with the comfortable top handles or slung around your torso with the longer strap.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Clark, 22, takes shots with a degree of difficulty never before witnessed in the women’s game; her signature 30-ft. launches, from near half-court on team logos across America, are akin to home-run balls, hanging high in the air.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Soak the item in this mixture for 15 minutes before rinsing in clean water and hanging to dry.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If Yoon is impeached, his powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office.
    Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Ten percent of doctorate recipients said funding for their doctoral studies had been reduced or suspended, a slight decrease from 2022, when 12% reported a reduction or delay.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • JCPenney and Kohl's are dangling early-morning in-store coupon giveaways to entice shoppers to head to stores.
    Kelly Tyko, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Air plants dangled from the bark of the trees, which clung onto the last of their orange needles.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024

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“Pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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