pit against
verb
pitted against; pitting against; pits against
: to cause (someone or something) to fight or compete against (another person or thing)
Tonight's game will pit Smith against Johnson for the championship.
The game requires you to pit your wits against the computer.
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With the deepfake storyline, for example, Stella (Greta Lee) and Alex’s different viewpoints are pitted against one another, reflecting the real world conversations people are having about AI’s use in society.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 10 June 2026
But Prince had issues about being pitted against Michael like that.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Two young hurlers were pitted against each other — the connection is undeniable.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Matt Minton, Variety, 10 June 2026
But Prince had issues about being pitted against Michael like that.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Two young hurlers were pitted against each other — the connection is undeniable.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pit against
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“Pit against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20against. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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