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
AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That pitted them ahead of not only Liverpool and Manchester City, but Manchester United too.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Guests enjoy a dedicated concierge, an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, and waterfront fire pits.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Up and down pit road, many crew chiefs anticipated a race where tire conservation would be the primary difference between winning and losing.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
The race, billed as the first of its kind, pitted real people against 21 robots, which ran the same challenging track on the other side of a barrier to show off the technological advances that are coming out of China.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
That pitted them ahead of not only Liverpool and Manchester City, but Manchester United too.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Crystal Palace’s confidence has been dented of late, thanks to heavy defeats by Manchester City and Newcastle United.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The recent policy signals out of the White House have dented the safe-haven status of U.S. Treasurys.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, new research has found another potential health risk linked to these sugary drinks—oral cavity cancer.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, public health authorities, including the American Dental Association, support fluoride being put in drinking water to prevent cavities.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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