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Definitions

pin on

VERB
fix
Synonyms
WEAK
affix anchor assign attach bind blame catch cement congeal connect consolidate couple embed entrench fasten freeze to glue graft harden implant impute inculcate infix ingrain install instill link locate lodge moor nail down pin place plant position rigidify rivet root secure set settle solidify stabilize stay put steady stick stiffen thicken tie

Example Sentences

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In Armani's refined yet relaxed collection, some men sported a tie pin on their jacket lapel, while male and female models wore matching sparkling brooches.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

“I can’t put a pin on why it’s happening,” he added, wryly acknowledging that his view, for now, is looking up from the pool at the Chateau.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

He also installed a large, red Google Maps pin on A4155 Reading to Henley road in 2014.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Equally impressive was her tee shot to a scary front left pin on the notorious par-3 12th hole to 3 feet for birdie.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

What was lost, what I could pin on her dress.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.