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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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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 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
Episode 2 offers a behind-the-scenes look inside the writers' room to show how pitches get approved and everything involved in making sketches into reality. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Group leaders and organizers are now hoping to use the momentum from the inordinately high spending from the country’s top 1 percent as fuel for their pitch to everyday Americans. Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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After the baseball team attended Justin’s memorial service, which drew close to 2,000 people, his friend pitched a no-hitter that very afternoon. Billy Witz, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 Acting head of troubled Maryland psychiatric hospital resigns following facility evaluation Acting head of troubled Maryland psychiatric hospital resigns following facility evaluation Gov. Wes Moore is about to pitch tax cuts and increases for the first time. Walt Handelsman, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pitch 
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Noun
  • The trio messed with her big dive to the water pumps, too.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But is this comedy about selfish, sleazy Philadelphia dive bar operators heartwarming?
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This past fall, the Bridge Fire burned new patches of the mountains, with flames creeping toward the mountain town of Wrightwood and the ski slopes.
    Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • By Angela Haupt January 14, 2025 8:00 AM EST Forget catching big air on the ski slope or staying upright on an ice rink.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • With their house intact and the koi alive, the Pierces decided to stay put, even though the power and the gas had been cut off and checkpoints were erected to prevent people from entering the disaster zone.
    Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Resting areas were erected off set to avoid overworking the rats, who had access to food and water at all times.
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Six decades later, 9/11 once again plunged the country into wartime.
    Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
  • During the first Trump administration, refugee admissions plunged from 85,000 under the Obama administration to 11,800 in Trump’s last year in office.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • According to The Athletic, the option to pick his own general manager helped sway Coen’s mind and the 39-year-old was back in Jacksonville a day later to visit the team.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In the last clip, Alba continues to sway her hips and dance in a grey sweatshirt and matching leggings while Hayes dribbles his basketball.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • An accompanying video also claimed that the new planet would be throwing all sorts of asteroids and comets at Earth, which would supposedly end up pummeling our planet.
    Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • On Thursday, two activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) were arrested while attempting to dump a truckload of manure outside the Manhattan offices of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
    Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Milwaukee could not even bid for Butler without dumping salary to get under the second apron.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.
    Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
  • During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, promoting the final season of Harlem, the actress explained why this is one of the happiest seasons of her life.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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