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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
While most batters only get four pitches before having to leave the box, regardless of outcome, Verlander told Adames to stay in the batter’s box for a sixth pitch because the count ran full. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025 According to sources, series creator Jeff Eastin, who has been behind the effort to revive the cult USA Network series, will be taking the pitch out in the next week or two. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Musk is not immune Additionally, while Musk has pitched Community Notes as a way to replace fact checkers, a recent study by the Spanish fact-checking nonprofit Maldita showed that many X users still rely on information from professionals. —Jonathan Vanian,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 President Emmanuel Macron of France pitched lighter regulation to fuel an A.I. boom in Europe, but attendees at a summit in Paris worry that the risks of A.I. will be overlooked as the continent rushes to keep up with the United States and China. —Erin Griffith, New York Times, 20 Feb. 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
  • During the dives, researchers noticed some zoantharians that looked like unusual yellow cluster anemones.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Our final data dive focused on the role the departing Mountain West schools played in the conference’s total viewership.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • This can result in slopes crashing down in a torrent of mud, rocks and dead branches, imperiling homes or people in their path.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of slope
Verb
  • Ever-present scaffolding plagues the sidewalks of New York, erected and seemingly never removed.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The next day, an image showed that more than two dozen green military tents to support detention operations had been erected.
    — Allison McCann, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • Threat level: The Arctic air is likely to send temperatures plunging to 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit below average for mid-February across the Upper Midwest and Plains states, with the cold barreling south and east through the end of the week.
    — Andrew Freedman, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
  • This comes as the stock has had a rough past year, plunging more than 32% over the past 12 months.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Bregman’s wife got accepted to Harvard Extension School early last week, perhaps swaying his decision.
    — Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Lincoln is gradually radicalized to act and Douglass learns how to moderate his message to sway politicians.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • The first three episodes, in fact, are at their most entertaining, and most promising, as all the lawyers maneuver to snag promotions, field counteroffers and throw dirt at opponents.
    — Tom Gliatto, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Best of all, this one’s waterproof, so you’ll be prepared for whatever weather your upcoming adventure throws at you.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • The incoming system would dump heavy snow from Kansas to Missouri on Tuesday and send snow and ice to North Carolina and southeastern Virginia on Wednesday, the NWS said.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Harriet Blackmore and Ronnie Vint were the last two Islanders dumped from the villa on Day 34, shutting them out of the final.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of dump
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  • Propel also issues a free debit Mastercard for users’ cash benefits and earnings (food stamps have their own government card), generating revenue from card interchange fees and from marketers who pay to promote affordable products, such as low-cost Wi-Fi and groceries, on the platform.
    — Martina Castellanos, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The Canadian prosecutor wanted a tough sentence (the minimum was seven years), arguing that the Rolling Stones’ lyrics promoted drug use.
    — Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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