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
Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
That is, until race leader Mason Fuller pitted at the last minute, giving Maifield several seconds over the pack.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Keep reading for more outdoor must-have accessories, including pillows, a patio rug, and a fire pit.
—Sharon Lockley, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Noun
The town was the site of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925, pitting religion vs. science in public schools.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
That is, until race leader Mason Fuller pitted at the last minute, giving Maifield several seconds over the pack.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
Nicky's Coal Fired Pizza Score = 62 Date of inspection: June 23
Examples of violations: No visible thermometer in pizza prep table; noticeably cracked bus totes on dish rack; significant floor damage at dish pit.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
Keep reading for more outdoor must-have accessories, including pillows, a patio rug, and a fire pit.
—Sharon Lockley, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Fans can take photos among immersive tableaus from the show, play a larger than life version of Alamo Pong — corn hole but with giant beer cans — and toss rings at Rhinestein’s cowboy boot toss.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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London’s pride as a business hub has also been dented in recent years as homegrown firms have looked elsewhere to base themselves or expand, increasingly looking to IPO abroad or moving their primary listing away from the U.K.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Ukraine has previously used homemade drones to hit high-value military targets deep inside Russia, demonstrating its capabilities and denting Moscow’s confidence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Barred owls are quite territorial and are generally considered cavity nesters.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This partially or fully severs the turtle’s head before the crab feeds from the cavity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Verb
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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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Invest in a cordless leaf blower before the leaves fall, or pick up a stainless-steel hose that won’t kink.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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