pinned

past tense of pin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinned
Verb
  • The report also included recommendations related to training and dash-mounted and body-worn camera policies.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Saturday felt eerily reminiscent as the Diamondbacks mounted a ninth-inning comeback.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • His season debut was further delayed after he was suspended for three games for shoving a columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the athlete’s commitment and professionalism during his absence.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been suspended by his own team for seven games following a contentious last several months, during which the 6-foot-7 small forward has very visibly pined to be traded away.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Boxwood is covered in burlap and snow fence is draped around trees and shrubs to prevent deer from devouring them.
    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Another is draped in what appears to be a long, black, crushed-vinyl overcoat.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In her stairway, Roche hung a series of four paintings vertically to emphasize the height of the ceilings.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Sheer cream drapery and several sparkling chandeliers hung above the dance floor and tablescapes.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • To the south, a glass panel dangled from an unseen crane; harnessed workers, high above us, were nudging it into place.
    Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Dallas, according to front-office sources with other teams, has dangled Gafford in those discussions.
    Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • With a history dating back to 1774, this iconic, travel-friendly footwear brand has been keeping shoppers hooked for centuries.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
  • And yet, the viewer is hooked, invested in seeing what happens to Jamie after he is arrested.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Pinned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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