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thumbtack Synonyms
Another word for thumbtack
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• noun (Context 1)
A short tack with a broad, flat head, designed to be pressed into a wall or bulletin board with the thumb.
Usage Example
"She used a red pushpin to secure the flyer to the community corkboard."
Strongest
pushpin
tack
Strong
pin
• verb (Context 2)
To fasten or attach an object to a surface using a short, flat-headed tack.
Usage Example
"He thumbtacked the map to his bedroom wall to plan his upcoming road trip."
Strongest
pin
tack
Weak
fasten
attach
Opposites of thumbtack
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of thumbtack varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
unpin
detach
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thumbtack. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thumbtack