as in hole
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 pit
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Broomfields extended the living space of the property with an outdoor patio replete with a hot tub and custom gas fire pit.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Speaking of embarrassing, the 72nd District Assembly race will pit two absurdly unqualified candidates, Republican Gracie Van Der Mark and Democrat Chris Kluwe, in the general.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Fans may get a pit in their stomach after hearing about Katherine LaNasa's paranormal encounters.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Broomfields extended the living space of the property with an outdoor patio replete with a hot tub and custom gas fire pit.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Verb
The matchup would pit the defending national champion Wolverines against one of the sport’s most popular brands (Duke).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Speaking of embarrassing, the 72nd District Assembly race will pit two absurdly unqualified candidates, Republican Gracie Van Der Mark and Democrat Chris Kluwe, in the general.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Options for family fun range from tennis and pickleball courts, croquet lawns, and two 18-hole golf courses to a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and splash pad.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Braves’ hot start has covered over some holes.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In recent months, Ukraine has time and again attacked Russian energy infrastructure in a bid to both dent the Kremlin's war chest and bring the reality of a war that has ravaged Ukraine home to Russians as well.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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What was left showed a cavity about 3 light-years long and with an opening angle of 45 degrees, leading back to the black hole itself.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But, unfortunately, sitting all day kinks your body like a garden hose.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Furthermore, the high-speed photographs clearly showed the waist kinking for a bend-and-twist motion, but with one of the rear legs extended and front paws tucked in, more typical of a tuck-and-turn mechanism.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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