as in bottles
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table
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Recent Examples of pitchers
The first group of Texas Rangers pitchers that threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon included two-time Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
While Royals catchers are getting a crash course on the ABS Challenge System, the pitchers are preparing as normal.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The freshman said the quality of Texas State's pitchers prepared him for Niagara's staff.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Typically, pitchers don’t see hitters this early in spring, but under Mendoza, the Mets have come into camp ready for game action, plus Holmes is on an earlier schedule this year to be ready to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
My name is Houston Mitchell and pitchers and catcher have their first workout Friday!
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Command was an issue for Painter, which is usually the last thing to return when pitchers come back from Tommy John.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The first workout for Sox pitchers and catchers takes place Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Meccage spent last season as the pitching coach of the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, working with pitchers who helped Milwaukee post the best ERA in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
While Royals catchers are getting a crash course on the ABS Challenge System, the pitchers are preparing as normal.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The freshman said the quality of Texas State's pitchers prepared him for Niagara's staff.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Typically, pitchers don’t see hitters this early in spring, but under Mendoza, the Mets have come into camp ready for game action, plus Holmes is on an earlier schedule this year to be ready to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
My name is Houston Mitchell and pitchers and catcher have their first workout Friday!
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Command was an issue for Painter, which is usually the last thing to return when pitchers come back from Tommy John.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The first workout for Sox pitchers and catchers takes place Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Meccage spent last season as the pitching coach of the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, working with pitchers who helped Milwaukee post the best ERA in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pots and jugs aligned perfectly with what was known already, that this cult engaged in feasting, as per LBV.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Numerous vendors sold empty orange and clear plastic jugs that followers filled to take revered water home.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pitchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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