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
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The site features crosses of increasing sizes with a cruciform pit containing precious ritual artifacts at its center.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 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
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert in December 2024 warning against using fire pits that burn alcohol or liquid fuels due to the devices violating a voluntary safety standard.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The site features crosses of increasing sizes with a cruciform pit containing precious ritual artifacts at its center.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 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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Voids can contribute to sinkholes as the ground collapses into the underlying cavities.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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John Brown is filling his last cavity.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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