unpin
verb (used with object)
to remove pins from.
unpinned
Example Sentences
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As the photos drew unwanted attention, the flag was unpinned from a wall and folded within a display case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
Insects, however, present a formidable challenge—each one typically needs to be unpinned to digitize the label underneath it.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 2, 2024
The tweet remained atop McCarthy’s profile even as the balloting for speaker began on Tuesday, but was unpinned after Jake Tapper began mocking it on CNN.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2023
At the Italian Open in Rome last month, Rafael Nadal tripped over a line that had come unpinned from the clay court.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2021
The young mouse unpinned Basil’s medal from his tunic.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
