Thesaurus results for PITCHERS

pitchers

noun

plural of pitcher

as in bottles

a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table

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Recent Examples of pitchers That was more than enough for the Marlins as four pitchers combined to throw the team’s eighth shutout of the season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 The seven pitchers ahead of him were all chosen for the All-Star rosters. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 July 2026 The Cubs hope their bullpen will be bolstered in the coming weeks as pitchers continue to get healthy. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 The Mets, since the beginning of the season, have encouraged pitchers to work this way. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Few pitchers remained connected to Major League Baseball for as many decades as Phil Regan. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 On the pitching front, there is no magic answer for succeeding at Coors Field, but the way the Rockies’ front office identifies and selects pitchers will be equally interesting this weekend. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 Five pitchers — Paul Derringer, Bucky Walters, Whit Wyatt, Larry French, and Carl Hubbell — held the AL to three hits. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Walker was also one of a number of Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their hats during San Francisco’s Pride Night in June, igniting a controversy that has engulfed the franchise for nearly a month. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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Noun

Another notable feature is its giant mimosa, which contains two bottles’ worth of champagne.

— Jenna Thompson July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Some chemical bottles were also unlabeled, which was a repeat violation.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

It's applied like a traditional weed spray and is usually sold in large jugs.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of jugs

Noun

Made with real fruit juices, these cups of Italian ice come in lemon and strawberry flavors and make the perfect sweet treat for summer.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.

— Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

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