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
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Sump pumps are a type of small, specialized pump that are typically installed in a pit at the lowest point in your home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Her competition was stiff, as the finale pit her against a gaggle of Lambs that turned out to be Wilson Phillips.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Garate has now helped make hog pits easier to come by in Texas, working with Michael Johnson of Cen-Tex Smokers on the design of the direct-heat Low Country Cooker.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Sump pumps are a type of small, specialized pump that are typically installed in a pit at the lowest point in your home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The trial will pit conflicting narratives advanced by Lively and Baldoni against each other, with little wiggle room in between.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Her competition was stiff, as the finale pit her against a gaggle of Lambs that turned out to be Wilson Phillips.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Deputies noticed possible bullet holes in a parking sign in front of the business suite, which is near a church.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rory McIlroy faded his tee shot into the pine straw, forcing a dramatic finish for his second consecutive Masters title, a final round that saw the Northern Irish golfer press his luck on the final few holes.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lyon's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were further dented after a 0-0 draw at Angers, extending its winless run in all competitions to nine matches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Boldy scored in a four-goal second period as Minnesota dented Detroit’s tenuous chances for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That bacteria can then enter a patient’s open cavity, leading to infection.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Pillion’s relationship isn’t meant to be a model for how to do kink well.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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