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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The hotel features a heated pool, kids’ club, and full-service spa, along with more than a dozen outdoor fire pits perfect for gathering after a day on the slopes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
But Pearson’s challenge is the latest of several this cycle that pit a youthful Democrat against a Baby Boomer.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Rubbish pits also contained various food waste, including animal bones and oyster shells.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The hotel features a heated pool, kids’ club, and full-service spa, along with more than a dozen outdoor fire pits perfect for gathering after a day on the slopes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Vrabel downplayed the significance of Sunday’s reunion, which will pit his 4-2 Patriots against the 1-5 Titans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
But Pearson’s challenge is the latest of several this cycle that pit a youthful Democrat against a Baby Boomer.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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The Dodgers could add Tucker to fill the massive hole in their outfield.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The HLSLongsleeve base layer features integrated thumb holes and an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of at least 40.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Zimbabwean economist and former opposition parliamentarian, Eddie Cross, said the resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s rule had dented economic confidence.—
Tawanda Karombo,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the elite, at least, sanctions have done little to dent their lives.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using high-resolution micro-CT scanning, the team confirmed that the tantalum formed a rigid internal framework that trapped liquid copper within microscopic cavities.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Medullary bone is temporary tissue that forms inside a cavity in long bones of birds and dinosaurs to provide calcium for eggshells, and was previously used in research to identify a pregnant Tyrannosaurus rex in 2016.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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To preserve the svelte look, rather than appearing boxy, the floor-to-ceiling glass panels on the upper deck are subtly kinked to maintain the racing lines.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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