pin (on)

verb

Definition of pin (on)next
as in to impute (to)

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  1. blame
  2. put down
Verb
  • Online, several people have blamed Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) as the problem.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Wright said that the argument blaming solar power for raising electricity bills doesn’t make much sense.
    — Velvet Wu July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blame
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  • Following her divorce, Frankie decides to put down roots in a glamorous London neighborhood, just her and her cat Blue.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials may be a generation strongly associated with a love of travel, but many of them are now looking to put down roots.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of put down
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“Pin (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pin%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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