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as in dives
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 slopes
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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as in erects
to fix in an upright position
needed help pitching a tent
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as in rocks
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the ship pitched in the choppy sea
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as in throws
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 discards
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 promotes
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 tilts
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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Recent Examples of pitches
Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The right-hander exited after a career-high six innings, allowing just one run and one hit while striking out seven with two walks on 84 pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
That is not as accurate as Yamamoto is with his pitches.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
Under the new leadership of team president Paul DePodesta, there will be adjustments in how hitters will be attacked and who calls pitches.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, once Carey got her hands on one of her signature whistle notes (those really, really high pitches that very few singers can achieve) her voice strengthened, if not her performance demeanor, which remain staid and almost nervous and uncomfortable throughout.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
So many pitches on the same plane led to too much hard contact.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Maybe so, but getting young pitchers to become comfortable mixing and matching a variety of pitches — especially at altitude — is an enormous challenge.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The problem was amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative with fewer safeguards than rivals, and because Grok’s images are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread.
—Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Marshall’s petition pitches an advisory board comprised of a volunteer, a vet and staff members from relevant city departments, which would meet quarterly at the park to review the conditions.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Amazon pitches this as more exposure and more sales, which is generally a good thing for retail brands.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The problem is amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative to rivals with more safeguards, and because Grok’s images are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
From there, the rooftop tent floor folds out the opposite side and pitches the tent body along with it.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As the moon and sun harmonize, a new contact pitches you an interesting opportunity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Aldi, the German discount chain, also pitches a $40 Thanksgiving spread for 10, down from $47 a year ago.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The 24-year-old Sasaki threw a smooth 16 pitches, punching out the right-handed hitting Zavala, and inducing a pair of groundballs to shortstop from the lefty Kim.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The right-hander exited after a career-high six innings, allowing just one run and one hit while striking out seven with two walks on 84 pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
That is not as accurate as Yamamoto is with his pitches.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
Under the new leadership of team president Paul DePodesta, there will be adjustments in how hitters will be attacked and who calls pitches.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, once Carey got her hands on one of her signature whistle notes (those really, really high pitches that very few singers can achieve) her voice strengthened, if not her performance demeanor, which remain staid and almost nervous and uncomfortable throughout.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
So many pitches on the same plane led to too much hard contact.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Maybe so, but getting young pitchers to become comfortable mixing and matching a variety of pitches — especially at altitude — is an enormous challenge.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The problem was amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative with fewer safeguards than rivals, and because Grok's responses on X are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The problem was amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative with fewer safeguards than rivals, and because Grok’s images are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread.
—Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Marshall’s petition pitches an advisory board comprised of a volunteer, a vet and staff members from relevant city departments, which would meet quarterly at the park to review the conditions.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Amazon pitches this as more exposure and more sales, which is generally a good thing for retail brands.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The problem is amplified both because Musk pitches his chatbot as an edgier alternative to rivals with more safeguards, and because Grok’s images are publicly visible, and can therefore be easily spread.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
From there, the rooftop tent floor folds out the opposite side and pitches the tent body along with it.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
As the moon and sun harmonize, a new contact pitches you an interesting opportunity.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Aldi, the German discount chain, also pitches a $40 Thanksgiving spread for 10, down from $47 a year ago.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches
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While authorities said 11 of the 12 victims were killed in avalanches triggered by exceptionally unstable conditions on ungroomed backcountry slopes, The Associated Press reported a total of 13 deaths.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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There will be times when too much time on my hands leads to nonsense, like deep character dives on Instagram regarding the wives of ex-boyfriends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lawrence rocks this statement piece by pairing it with more casual items like a simple black tote bag, a beanie, and a pair of neutral colored pants.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the trailer, Taylor-Joy rocks a platinum blonde chin-grazing bob.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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Drawing from much more than the caustic hardcore the group have made their name on, Man Bites Dog throws jock jams, late-aughts electro-pop, and industrial into a huge Margaritaville-sized blender.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Europa's environment throws a wrench in the works.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Gans discards the psychological and spatial logic that gave meaning to the original telling’s dream-like sense of disorientation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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The eviction drama became a flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about how Hollywood discards its icons, especially those whose careers were derailed by addiction, health issues and the slow evaporation of studio offers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s atrocities against demonstrators opposed to the regime has reportedly resulted in security forces killing at least 19 Iranian Christians, according to Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom in Iran.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ford tilts his head back with a chuckle.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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