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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Catch live music every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and hang around the fire pits or the swing set table.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The other mode is Massive Resurgence, which pits 120 players against one another on Verdansk with the Resurgence respawn mechanic in play.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The expansion team will debut against Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks, while the early window pits the Lynx against No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Catch live music every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and hang around the fire pits or the swing set table.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Verb
In June, the FIFA Club World Cup, which pits teams from leagues all over the world against each other, including the MLS, will kick off in Miami.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The other mode is Massive Resurgence, which pits 120 players against one another on Verdansk with the Resurgence respawn mechanic in play.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Private contractors under the supervision of St. Paul Public Works will spend up to two months repairing the man-sized sink hole that opened on the evening of May 8, forcing ongoing partial road closures between Chestnut and Walnut streets.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Expectations for a major breakthrough, already low, were dented further on Thursday when Trump said there would be no movement without a meeting between himself and Russia's President Vladimir Putin.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Although Alibaba continues to reward its shareholders, buying back $11.9 billion worth of shares in the past year, directing capital toward shareholders and away from investments in technology for growth may have dented its top-line growth.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Fluoride is a mineral that has been added to drinking water for generations to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephany Matat,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Resolve this issue by first checking which water supply line is kinked.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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Flush the Water Supply Lines The water supply lines are at risk of kinking and becoming clogged with sediment, scale buildup, and debris.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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