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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

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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
Don't just automate pitch cycles. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 His pitch is that securing South Korean prosperity and boosting its role in sensitive supply chains can help regional security too. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Founders weren’t just pitching for money. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 In 2022, Monkeypaw purchased Skip Bronkie and Zack Akers’ spec script that was later retitled from GOAT to HIM, and Tipping was asked to pitch his take on the material. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 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
  • López departed after four innings and just 61 pitches in the Twins’ 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Target Field, getting five more outs after the play before leaving with what the Twins called right forearm tightness as a result of the dive.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Dain’s Place on 9th Street brings proper dive bar energy closer to campus while Lakewood Social handles the family crowd with solid food and plenty of screens while Durham Beer Garden delivers craft beer and pub classics.
    — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • Use jig and pigs 18 to 25 feet deep along brush piles or main lake points with a gradual slope.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Topography will remain the primary driver of growth, and active runs are likely where slope and wind align.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of slope
Verb
  • In the week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, lawmakers as well as institutions of higher learning have announced plans to erect statues in the conservative commentator's memory.
    — Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Ultra-nationalists loyal to the regime have erected tents in a massive camp around the government buildings to protect the president from the demonstrators.
    — Sara Stridsberg September 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.
    — Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Girl Scouts of the USA is rolling out a new cookie flavor next year, hoping to sweeten sales after a rocky stretch marked by higher prices, plunging demand and nearly $3 million in operating losses.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Massie and Spartz were the remaining two to vote against the rule, but leadership did not attempt to sway them to a yes.
    — Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Moving Hallway The walls will tilt, sway, expand and compress as visitors pass through a narrow hallway.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • He was replaced by Jake Browning, who threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions and rushed for another score.
    — Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • So Georgia Republicans threw me out of their party.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • There Naso allegedly choked her to death, placing the body in a trash bag, and dumping it from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge.
    — Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The act signed under President Richard Nixon prevented businesses from dumping in waterways.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of dump
Verb
  • Rising pressure on Nvidia Huawei’s announcement comes as China promotes homegrown alternatives to Nvidia.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The turn of the century saw the advent of rhizobial soil inoculants for improving legume growth, with the FDA promoting such applications.
    — Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of promote

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