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
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Fans often pit Apple and Google against each other as fierce rivals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The smoke builds but never overwhelms, adding an earthy, savory note that feels equal parts barbecue pit and desert bonfire.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The latest redistricting war has pitted Republicans and Democrats against each other, as California Democrats seek to redraw their maps in an attempt to offset any GOP wins in the Lone Star State.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
Fans often pit Apple and Google against each other as fierce rivals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Don’t miss the complimentary Stumptown coffee in the morning or the s’mores around the fire pits on the patio each night.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The smoke builds but never overwhelms, adding an earthy, savory note that feels equal parts barbecue pit and desert bonfire.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
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As the Republican candidate stood on the fifth-hole putting green, a Secret Service agent was riding a golf cart in a security sweep of the sixth hole and noticed someone hiding behind a chain-link fence in the southeast corner of the course.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Untangle the roots and spread them out in their planting holes.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But those increases have failed to significantly dent oil prices, which are trading near $66 a barrel supported by Western sanctions on Russia and Iran, encouraging further production gains in rivals such as the United States.—
Robert Ilich,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is even more likely to result in a clog if the drain hose is kinked, which is a common occurrence.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Traditional hoses will kink and coil, and can be really disruptive to an activity that should feel stress free.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 July 2025
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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