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as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
needed help pitching a tent
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as in rocking
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the ship pitched in the choppy sea
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as in throwing
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 unloading
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 promoting
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 tilting
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 pitching
What This Means for Thought Leaders Great proposals aren’t just about pitching solutions.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The participants of the meetings ranged from team’s general managers, assistant general managers, managers, pitching coaches and people from biomechanics and training staffs.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The aforementioned starting pitching staff is the obvious place to add, and there are still options on the table, even after Corbin Burnes signed with the Diamondbacks for six years, $210 million.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Now the Blue Jays, who haven't made any serious improvements to the roster, need to pivot to a backup plan to improve their starting pitching rotation.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Corbin Burnes’ agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks early Saturday morning left the Baltimore Orioles without a bona fide ace, further emphasizing the need to look elsewhere for pitching help.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
With reigning Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole and new free agent signing Max Fried in the fold, pitching also appears to be a Yankee strength.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The findings, however, provided few concrete answers, other than confirming that as pitching velocities rise, so does the risk of injury.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Kings goalie prospect Carter George stayed perfect, pitching his second shutout of the tournament and making 25 saves.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The participants of the meetings ranged from team’s general managers, assistant general managers, managers, pitching coaches and people from biomechanics and training staffs.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The aforementioned starting pitching staff is the obvious place to add, and there are still options on the table, even after Corbin Burnes signed with the Diamondbacks for six years, $210 million.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Now the Blue Jays, who haven't made any serious improvements to the roster, need to pivot to a backup plan to improve their starting pitching rotation.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Corbin Burnes’ agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks early Saturday morning left the Baltimore Orioles without a bona fide ace, further emphasizing the need to look elsewhere for pitching help.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
With reigning Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole and new free agent signing Max Fried in the fold, pitching also appears to be a Yankee strength.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The findings, however, provided few concrete answers, other than confirming that as pitching velocities rise, so does the risk of injury.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Kings goalie prospect Carter George stayed perfect, pitching his second shutout of the tournament and making 25 saves.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching
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Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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The foxes then take a great leap into the air and dive nose-first, often plunging so deep into the whiteness that only their tail and hind legs stick out.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Netflix sensation returned on December 26 after more than three years, plunging Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) back into the world of deadly children’s games played by desperate adults competing for money.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Walmart's move at the time -- poaching from one of Wall Street's elite firms diving headlong into online banking -- underscored the seriousness of the retailer's intent to weave itself into the financial lives of its customers.—
Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees?—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Pitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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