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noun

Definition of pitchnext
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as in dive
an act or instance of diving the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

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pitch

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verb

1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

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as in to plunge
to cast oneself head first into deep water when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the ship pitched in the choppy sea

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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

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as in to promote
to provide publicity for the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers

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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

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How is the word pitch distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast, fling, hurl, sling, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

When could cast be used to replace pitch?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

When would fling be a good substitute for pitch?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

In what contexts can hurl take the place of pitch?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

When is it sensible to use sling instead of pitch?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Where would throw be a reasonable alternative to pitch?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

When can toss be used instead of pitch?

The meanings of toss and pitch largely overlap; however, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

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Recent Examples of pitch
Noun
Google’s pitch for designing a chatbot for younger kids centers around safely building fluency in a technology that is already omnipresent. —Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025 The president's presence drew an unhappy response from the crowd gathered at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13, where Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the pitch for the awards ceremony. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Wagner, whose 422 saves rank eighth in MLB history, pitched for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves during his 16-year career from 1995-2010. —Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025 The left-handed reliever pitched 2/3 of an inning intentionally walking one, and threw one inning with a strikeout two days later. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch
  1. dive
  2. slope
  3. erect
  4. plunge
  5. sway
  6. throw
  7. dump
  8. promote
Noun
  • And somehow, a few old dive bars and beach shops managed to hang on.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
  • Run by Bushwick locals and brothers Max and Spencer Nelson and friend Jordan Dubey, the pizzeria aims to emulate your favorite dive bar, but with better food.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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  • Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 July 2025
Definition of slope
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  • As Florida enters peak hurricane season, questions persist about the safety of the detainees as well as staff housed at Alligator Alcatraz, the tent city quickly erected to hold migrants in the middle of the Everglades.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
  • In the meantime, during the stalemate, Rice would visit the site almost every day, slipping through the fence that the township had erected around the boat to keep out trespassers.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Definition of erect
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  • The yield on the two-year Treasury, which is more sensitive to Fed rates, plunged almost 27 basis points.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
  • In the second quarter, as tariffs took effect, imports plunged and companies sold off their inventories.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Also, a covert foreign influence campaign aimed at swaying public opinion and sowing discord through fake social media posts.
    — Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • The changes bumped the base credit from 20 to 35 percent, which will likely shower productions with significantly more subsidies, though legislators mostly targeted swaying TV shows to film in the state.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • His brother, Eugene Howard, threw him into a small pool of water, thereby probably saving his life.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
  • One of his college teammates, Jack Tuttle, a former four-star recruit who had seen Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields at quarterback camps, believed J.J. McCarthy threw with more RPMs (revolutions per minute).
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2025
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  • Just weeks after the Thomas Fire tore through the hills above Montecito, an intense winter storm dumped several inches of rain in January 2018.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
  • Company insiders, also including the finance chief, have dumped $16.6 million in shares over the past 30 days.
    — Alex Harring,Nick Wells, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Definition of dump
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  • The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.
    — Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • That means staying informed, promoting continuous learning, and guiding others through uncertainty with honesty.
    — Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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