as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
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Recent Examples of pit
AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The researchers pitted several contemporary AI models against humans — including GPT-4o, LLaMa-3.1-405B, and GPT-4.5.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Guests enjoy a dedicated concierge, an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, and waterfront fire pits.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is also mounting anticipation for a Battle of Ontario series pitting the Senators against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The researchers pitted several contemporary AI models against humans — including GPT-4o, LLaMa-3.1-405B, and GPT-4.5.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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One obstacle the Bengals face in their quest for postseason play, however, is the outbreak of injuries that started in spring training and have created a significant hole in their offense.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Crystal Palace’s confidence has been dented of late, thanks to heavy defeats by Manchester City and Newcastle United.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The recent policy signals out of the White House have dented the safe-haven status of U.S. Treasurys.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, new research has found another potential health risk linked to these sugary drinks—oral cavity cancer.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, public health authorities, including the American Dental Association, support fluoride being put in drinking water to prevent cavities.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Resolve this issue by first checking which water supply line is kinked.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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Flush the Water Supply Lines The water supply lines are at risk of kinking and becoming clogged with sediment, scale buildup, and debris.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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