pins (down)

verb

Definition of pins (down)next
present tense third-person singular of pin (down)
as in determines

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  1. determines
  2. specifies
  3. chooses
  4. adopts
  5. establishes
  6. prefers
Verb
  • The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In an election as tight as this year, a couple of million dollars could be the make-or-break number that determines House control.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of determines
Verb
  • The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of specifies
Verb
  • This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • Through always-aggressive Ani, Baker adopts global hip-hop cynicism and lingo, shifting that exploitative culture into global debauchery.
    Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2024
  • If the 8th Circuit adopts the states’ arguments, student loan forgiveness at the end of 20 or 25 years could be blocked for all of these programs.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of adopts
Verb
  • This focused approach not only maximizes your limited resources but also establishes your brand as an authority in a specific space.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This brain map establishes a baseline against which future experimental connectomes can be compared.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of establishes
Verb
  • For someone who prefers listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks without headphones, this JBL Bluetooth speaker has powerful, deep bass, a grip handle for easy portability, 24 hours of playtime, and a waterproof design.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Whether an attendee prefers the sounds of the underground or music that is more approachable for those new to dance music, there are soundscapes for all.
    Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of prefers
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“Pins (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pins%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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