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as in arrest
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
an innocent person caught up in a city-wide pinch of drug dealers
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as in shortage
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
this labor pinch means that there'll be long lines at the checkouts
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
pinched the earrings while the boutique owner was distracted by another customer
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
pinched the purse snatcher just two blocks from where he had robbed the old lady
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as in to save
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
if we pinch hard for the upcoming year, we can probably afford the vacation at that fancy resort
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as in extra
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Recent Examples of pinch
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
As ever none of these dates are confirmed, and so as SamMobile cautions, take it all with a pinch of salt.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
The rise in infections accelerated in 2021, pinching public health leaders still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, 26 Sep. 2020
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Noun
Lightly brush with olive oil; sprinkle with a pinch of salt and remaining 1 teaspoon cheese.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
As ever none of these dates are confirmed, and so as SamMobile cautions, take it all with a pinch of salt.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Standing in a field of dry native grasses, Marianne Kozlowski pinches a fluffy spike of Indian grass between her thumb and index finger, then pulls.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
The rise in infections accelerated in 2021, pinching public health leaders still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Pinch runner Tony Kemp was then stranded at third, emblematic of Oakland’s offensive frustrations, as Ramón Laureano struck out, Canha walked, Olson popped up and pinch-hitter Robbie Grossman struck out against Casey Sadler.
—Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, 26 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinch
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Cooper was charged with theft alongside the adult and sent to the Dozier school rather than prison.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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The good news is that thefts are significantly down.Josh Max, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trending Nationally Massachusetts man who was sentenced for trafficking oxycodone is on Biden’s clemency list Luigi Mangione’s arrest thrust his family into the spotlight.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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His arrest was related to allegations of obstructing the collection of evidence, the Federal Police said in a statement.Thiago Mostazo and Maycron Abade, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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This is also a major factor in the inventory shortage problem the market is facing.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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McGregor was the first UFC fighter to hold two belts — featherweight and lightweight — simultaneously.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek has contacted Schumer's office via email for clarification on when the vote will be held.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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The past few years have seen watch sizes fall, tiny Cartier Tanks steal headlines, the return of classically sized dress watches, and the rise of dressy watches with stone dials.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 2-pound cordless device is easy to grab in a pinch to clean small spills and fur balls off of furniture, and it can also be used to refresh car interiors.Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Paywall-free reading of new articles and over a century of archives Unlock access to iOS/Android apps to save editions for offline reading Six issues a year in print and online, plus audio articles Already a subscriber?Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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In his heartbreak over the destruction of the natural world—and, thus, along with it, all other worlds there might be—Peter resigned himself to a belief, to the truth that there is nothing to be done to save us, that all is doomed and nothing really even matters.Chris Wallace, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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As road salt built up on the windshield, squirting the cleaner then using the wipers was effective but the extra drops of liquid the wipers consistently splattered all over the passenger side when performing its task, this was inexcusable and annoying.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fringe benefits are extra compensation employers can provide to their employees to enhance traditional benefits.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Pinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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