pitch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pitchnext
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pitch

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the ship pitched in the choppy sea

Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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

Synonyms & Similar Words
7
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

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

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pitch
Noun
Early then came on and matched him, trading velocity for efficiency by retiring the top of the Yankees order on just eight pitches. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 Blake Corum fumbled a Stafford pitch that Trevis Gipson recovered. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Greletty is co-producer on another project that’s being pitched — Todo Lo Sólido, directed by Luis Gutiérrez Arias and Zaina Bseiso. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025 You’re pitched an offer that surprises you as Venus and Jupiter harmonize. —Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Oct. 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
  • That's what is an arbiter, success and, as an Olympic diving judge would tell you, the degree of difficulty of the dive.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • To put things into some perspective, Chelsea rank highest in the Premier League for yellow cards for dissent/arguments and dives since the 2022-23 season.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • Drawing over 2 million people annually, this winter wonderland includes family-friendly daytime activities like a snow-rafting slope and elaborate snow sculptures that light up at night.
    — Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
  • What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes of on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of slope
Verb
  • While stadiums and luxury hotels are erected, hospitals remain overcrowded and rural areas underserved.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • The model wore a pink look featuring a belted, silky one-piece with short shorts and plunging neckline.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Its value against other currencies plunged about 11% over the first half of 2025, the biggest decline in more than 50 years, a Morgan Stanley report in August found.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Rebelling against the strictures of ballet, barefoot and in loose, flowing tunics, Isadora would strike ancient Greek poses and sway and turn to-and-fro as if driven by currents of wind and ocean, a force of nature herself.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Trump reportedly has been aiming to use the higher tariffs he’s enacted on non-compliant Mexican and Canadian goods to sway USMCA negotiations.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • Lawrence threw a long pass that went off the hands of Jaguars receiver Tim Patrick, then deflected off Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Pinned inside their own 20-yard line, Lawrence threw a short pass intended for receiver Parker Washington.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • Aguilera said its unclear how often boaters illegally dump sewage into the water in Fort Lauderale, though pumpout vessels have been well-used in other parts of Florida.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • For a company like Tesla, dumping the AM/FM radio to cut costs does not exactly scream innovation.
    — Patrick George, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of dump
Verb
  • To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.
    — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of promote

Phrases Containing pitch

Browse Nearby Words

pit bulls
pitch
pitch-black
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on pitch

Nglish: Translation of pitch for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pitch

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Putting Adjectives in the Right Order

Using Bullet Points ( • )

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Skibidi, Mog & More: Gen Alpha Slang

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 3

Ten More Words from Taylor Swift Songs

Birds Say the Darndest Things

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

Putting Adjectives in the Right Order

Skibidi, Mog & More: Gen Alpha Slang

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 3
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a group of lemurs
Name That Animal: Volume 2 Can you tell a meerkat from a wombat?
See All