How to Use pinch in a Sentence
- He pinched off the top of the shoots.
- She pinched back the new growth.
- Pinch together the edges of the dough.
- I pinched my fingers in the door.
- He pinched the top of his nose to stop the bleeding and leaned forward.
- He pinched her cheeks and told her how cute she was.
- These new shoes are pinching my toes.
- By pinching and scraping, she managed to save enough money to buy a new car.
- My little brother is always trying to pinch me.
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Lay them on their back, tilt their chin up, and pinch their nose.
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Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2023
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Use your fingers to pinch off the blooms.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Gently pinch the skin on the back of your hand.
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Sophia Dyer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Next, pinch off the first flowers.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Soon after, the bust got pinched.
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David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Petritz says leaves with sunscald can be pinched off.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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When the timer goes off, pinchy pinching will stop the timer.
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
23 Oct. 2023
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For a bushier habit, pinch back the new growth of young plants.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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Buds puffing out from my ribs, present enough to pinch but not to hold.
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Madeleine Watts,
Harper’s Magazine ,
25 May 2022
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If there is a lot of spindly green growth, remove it or pinch it back.
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Jeff Lowenfels,
Anchorage Daily News,
3 Mar. 2022
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Next, pinch the corner and fold the edge up and over, then tape it in place.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
16 Dec. 2025
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Use scissors or pinch young inner leaves at the base.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gently wrap the dough roll around the can, seam side down, and pinch the ends well.
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Emanuella Grinberg,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2023
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Calipers are devices that pinch skin folds to measure body fat.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
Peoplemag,
2 June 2023
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Pick young inner leaves and use scissors or pinch at the base.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Back to back, got to pinch yourself sometimes.
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Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The shelves are bare, and the pennies are being pinched.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The strap is pinched at the center and features two open slits on each side.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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For leaves, snip young inner ones with scissors or pinch them at the base.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The skin still looks smooth, but some changes are visible when pinched.
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Rena Goldman,
Health,
28 June 2026
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There's seating for seven, though adults in the third row will feel pinched.
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Andrew Wendler,
Car and Driver,
12 June 2023
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Start with a small pinch of salt.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Or to help change a tire in a pinch.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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In the short run, that can put a pinch on job growth.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mix it with about ¼ oz coarse salt and a pinch of oregano.
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Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Like, this is a pinch-me moment.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Garnish with a pinch of thyme leaves.
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C.w. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Peanut or nut butters can work in a pinch.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Add the leeks, garlic, and pinch of salt.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Taste and add a pinch or two of salt if needed.
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C.w. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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As kale drains, sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
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C.w. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, there have been pinch-me moments.
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Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For some of the desserts, frozen berries can be used in a pinch as well.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
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Ella Quittner,
New York Times,
29 Nov. 2023
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Mel Reeves comes as a pinch runner.
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Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The wide front steps can also work as a place to perch in a pinch.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Place a small amount in the center of the dough round and pinch to seal edges.
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Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Add a generous pinch of salt and the green beans.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Rinsing your suit with clean water will do in a pinch.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Custom pinch pleats for a wall of windows?
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Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Custom pinch pleats for a wall of windows?
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over top.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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Add extra flavor with a pinch of salt.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rub a pinch between your fingers and sniff.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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They are best thought of as in-a-pinch solutions.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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So take his doom-mongering with a pinch of salt.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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This could be just as big a pinch point as the hardware itself.
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Lori Ann Larocco,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a spicier hot chocolate, try a small pinch of cayenne.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2026
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Add the onion, carrots, celery and a pinch of salt.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Adell struck out as a pinch-hitter in the seventh.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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