pins 1 of 2

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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pins

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pin
as in tacks

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Recent Examples of pins
Noun
Doctors placed a rod in his tibia and inserted screws and pins in his foot and ankle. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 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 After his death in 2024, some players began wearing black pins with his silhouette on them to pay homage. — Kelenna Onukwugha, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 The seafoam green silk piece also comes with three rosette pins affixed at the shoulder. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 The pins printed down to the smallest pillar, appearing like tiny hairs, which required a magnifying glass to verify. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Bob Hennessey said members of his team have been trading pins and other items to keep for memories down the road. — Pat Gallen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The initiative transformed pins from simple souvenirs into coveted collectibles and helped foster a global community of traders and collectors. — Danielle Broadway, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The small, round sockets were recessed into the wall, and the adapter would hit the outlet plate, preventing the pins from going all the way into the holes. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
  1. legs
  2. mounts
  3. strings
  4. hooks
  5. dangles
  6. drapes
Noun
  • Cole had noticed the legs of their dining table and the Bakelite switches in Murphy’s house.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from the standard three pairs of legs, this specimen had an abdomen that sprouted another nine pairs of appendages.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 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 dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of drapes

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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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