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
Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Most rape trials pit the word of the victim against that of the accused, since that is largely the evidence that exists.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Family-owned and -operated, this dynamic spot has live music, outdoor seating, local food trucks, fire pits, a pet-friendly patio, and more.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Such has been the predicament in the powerful Central Division, where the NHL's siloed playoff format would pit the Stars against the Wild in the first round if the standings were to stay this way.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Most rape trials pit the word of the victim against that of the accused, since that is largely the evidence that exists.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Be careful not to use too much pressure, which can dent the shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s figures represent a sharp drop from the 130,000 jobs added in January, denting hopes that the labor market was stabilizing.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The surfaces are marked by cavities, which are leftover bubbles that happened when the superhot material was being pummeled through the atmosphere — much like with lava, a press release noted.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fibroids that bulge into the uterine cavity—called submucosal fibroids—are often associated with the most significant bleeding changes, regardless of size.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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