as in holes
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 pits
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
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Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Features like gas fire pits, a water fountain, an outdoor shower, and lantern lighting enhance ambiance.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Bright security lights, smoky fire pits, and dying trees can disrupt the peace and should be managed with neighborly care.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Corey has made Melanie a special breakfast picnic in one of the villa’s little sand pits.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The program also includes mapping and verification of historical workings at the former Mission Cross Mine, including pits, underground workings, trenches, shafts and waste dumps, to align past production records with modern geospatial data.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
For cherry pits with hard shells, soaking can soften them, enabling roots to emerge more easily.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Noun
One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Features like gas fire pits, a water fountain, an outdoor shower, and lantern lighting enhance ambiance.
—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Bright security lights, smoky fire pits, and dying trees can disrupt the peace and should be managed with neighborly care.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Corey has made Melanie a special breakfast picnic in one of the villa’s little sand pits.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
The program also includes mapping and verification of historical workings at the former Mission Cross Mine, including pits, underground workings, trenches, shafts and waste dumps, to align past production records with modern geospatial data.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
For cherry pits with hard shells, soaking can soften them, enabling roots to emerge more easily.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits
Noun
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
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The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.
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No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
Noun
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.
Noun
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.
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They're mostly found in the swamps, sloughs, wetlands, and drainage ditches of the western coastal plain, and are occasionally found around rivers and lakes.
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“Pits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pits. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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