pinches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pinchesnext
plural of pinch
1
as in thefts
an instance of theft the pinch of my favorite sweater really bugged me!

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2
as in arrests
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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3
as in lacks
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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pinches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pinch
1
as in holds
to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points the zipper on those jeans always pinches me

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2
as in steals
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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3
as in seizes
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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4
as in saves
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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  1. thefts
  2. holds
  3. shortages
  4. lifts
  5. grabs
  6. conserves
  7. grasps
Noun
  • Tens of millions of packages are stolen from apartments, condos and homes each year, and the thefts are costing American consumers billions of dollars.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So far this year, the Police Department has recorded more than 57,000 retail thefts; at this time last year, there were 55,543.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of thefts
Verb
  • Despite this, the traditional format of the Indianapolis 500 remains untouched, which holds personal significance for Reinbold.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of holds
Noun
  • Armed with these insights, suppliers can anticipate increased demand for planning production, managing inventory and preventing shortages.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortages
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.
    Mae Anderson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
  • This not only conserves landfill space but also promotes recycling and resource conservation.
    Ganes Kesari, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of conserves
Verb
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
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