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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verb

present tense third-person singular of pin
as in tacks

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Recent Examples of pins
Noun
Pin-tumbler locks can be picked because of minor variations between their pins. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The prospect of a new Warner owner also loomed over awards season, from #BlockTheMerger pins to more subtle nods in acceptance speeches. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 With its silly oversized thumbs and frantic shaking needed to escape pins, this mini-game is one example of how a game like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort could make some older gamers feel self-conscious. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 But some of the flashy emerging AI tech, including pins and pendants, has hit significant design and execution roadblocks. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 The collection includes the clubhouse shirt players wore after clinching the NL East, on-field hats featuring the postseason patch and items such as pennants, pins, magnets, keychains and baseballs. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The style was customized by Michael himself, with chain link and pins. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 That night, Iowa State held a moment of silence before the volleyball match with the Hawkeyes, and the Cyclone Marching Band will wear black-and-gold pins this season in Phillips’ memory. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Per experts, pyramid pins are cone-shaped and work well on rubber tracks, grass, and gravel, while needle pins are sharp, thin, and offer more intense grip. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pins
  1. legs
  2. mounts
  3. strings
  4. hooks
  5. dangles
  6. drapes
Noun
  • Then, as if that wasn't enough, Bachmeier scored another touchdown using his legs just before the half, and with the extra point, that gave BYU a 21-10 lead.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • After Washe’s long shot went in through the legs of screening teammate Jeff Malott, Sennecke finished a strong passing sequence with Gauthier and Nikita Nesterenko.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of legs
Verb
  • Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Chrysalis hooks its clients up with social services and teaches them how to write a resume, navigate online job listings and handle an interview.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Sporting a Black/Off Noir colorway, the Air Jordan 16 Retro SP Black Pack drapes Michael Jordan’s sixteenth signature sneaker in a stealthy triple-black colorway.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout most of the play, Tony-winning costume designer Qween Jean drapes the girls in the school’s green, orange and gold-toned uniforms.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drapes

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“Pins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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