pin (down)

verb

Definition of pin (down)next
as in to select

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pin (down)
  1. select
  2. choose
  3. adopt
  4. specify
  5. prefer
  6. determine
  7. establish
  8. assign
Verb
  • Duvernay has twice been selected to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of select
Verb
  • Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.
    Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of choose
Verb
  • On this day in 1777: The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Second Continental Congress, though the document was not ratified by the states until March 1, 1781.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Roughly speaking, the task force is recommending property tax credits for seniors, larger property tax exemptions for small businesses, enabling large municipalities to adopt their own local income tax, and reducing the cap on local income taxes.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of adopt
Verb
  • Apple specifies that this release is about security though there will be bugs being squished as well.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • However, the application did not specify where filming would take place in the Queen City.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.
    Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Some prefer a big, fluffy tree, while others have made a tradition out of decorating a sparse Charlie Brown tree (including Mariah Carey!).
    Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of prefer
Verb
  • The Trust's cash receipts are determined after deducting post-production costs and applicable taxes, with cash available for distribution reduced by administrative expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Police have not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation, Martin said.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of determine
Verb
  • While Birnbaum’s playful take on Murakami’s prose established the hip, colloquial style the author is still mostly known for today, his translation of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World cut about 100 pages from the Japanese text.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Now, he’s established as one of the best goalies in college hockey, and his early-season run has backed that up.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The interface for assigning names to faces is clear and simple.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • He was based at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he was assigned to the 102nd Intelligence Wing as a cyber transport systems journeyman.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of assign
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