pinning

verb

present participle of pin
as in tacking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinning
  1. mounting
  2. hanging
  3. suspending
  4. draping
  5. hooking
  6. dangling
  7. slinging
  8. projecting
Verb
  • American military resources are stretched and political pressure in Washington is mounting, while Iran’s economy falters.
    — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For the bodywork, Fever hand-fabricated a custom gasoline tank with an integrated mounting system to accommodate the factory Honda fuel-level sender.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mounting
Verb
  • Her body was discovered in a bathroom, hanging by the neck from the towel rack.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gibney leaves the insinuation hanging — was this a troll or a confession?
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hanging
Verb
  • The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has effectively shut down, while the Port of Shanghai’s Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals are suspending operations as Typhoon Saudel nears landfall in China.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In July 2025, floods swept away the bridge connecting it with Nepal’s Rasuwa Port, suspending goods trade for roughly six months, state media reported at the time.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspending
Verb
  • The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of draping
Verb
  • One of the more memorable instances finds Cole grabbing an open padlock off a door and using it to belt an opponent across the face before hooking the shackle into the dude’s mouth and using it to rip open his cheek.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The toys have cross-generational appeal, as well, hooking kids, teens, adults and the collector market.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hooking
Verb
  • Local governments are also hosting matchmaking events for Korean singles, even dangling monetary rewards for couples who marry after meeting at the event.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Third in the collection is Kylie, a frame that combines modern styling with Y2K influence that's finished with dangling silver charms.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangling
Verb
  • Going the extra mile with creative, interesting cocktails gives each bar a more elevated, mature vibe than the typical drinking establishments and dance clubs slinging vodka-sodas and High Noons — without losing any of the fun.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • By comparison, Bui-Duquette told me, some high-school students at the local fast-casual chain Culver’s were slinging corn dogs and ButterBurgers for eighteen dollars an hour.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of slinging
Verb
  • Within seconds of a leader walking into a room, a team reads and reflects the kind of energy that person is projecting.
    — Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its market could now expand beyond agriculture, with Grand View Research projecting ammonia production to increase 58% by 2033.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of projecting
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“Pinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinning. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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