pinning

present participle of pin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinning
Verb
  • Phil Mickelson even sent a congratulations to Rory despite their mounting differences.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With buzz mounting over tariffs driving up car prices, Ian Adams and his 9-year-old son Raiden stopped by Toyota of Anaheim last week to check out a 2025 Tacoma truck.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Part of his immigration plan involves suspending the nation’s refugee program, according to The New York Times.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Pleating, gathering, crinkling and draping not only gave the black material texture but also reflected the growth of her magical power.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The house, with Mardis Gras beads dangling from the trees and original fireplaces in both front rooms, is as much a part of the experience as hot sauce on an oyster.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This is easier than trying to check off items on a sticky note that’s, for example, dangling on your computer screen.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The stock has slid more than 33% in 2024, and analysts are projecting nearly 31% upside ahead.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Others in the mix The overriding issue with projecting middle-six and fourth-line wingers onto skill lines is the increase in playing time versus elites.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Pinning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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