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as in dive
an act or instance of diving the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

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pitch

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as in to plunge
to cast oneself head first into deep water when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

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How is the word pitch distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast, fling, hurl, sling, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

When could cast be used to replace pitch?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

When would fling be a good substitute for pitch?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

In what contexts can hurl take the place of pitch?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

When is it sensible to use sling instead of pitch?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Where would throw be a reasonable alternative to pitch?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

When can toss be used instead of pitch?

The meanings of toss and pitch largely overlap; however, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

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Recent Examples of pitch
Noun
Waters, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha this month, saw three pitches against Olson. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 Many startups secure funding only after dozens of pitches. Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Henry’s Kayden Henson, a transfer from Santana, and Tyler Wick for St. Augustine both pitched very well in relief. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025 Ryan Levesque pitched all five innings on the mound, striking out nine and giving up two hits while delivering two hits and four RBI at the plate as Apponequet (4-1) bested West Bridgewater 12-1 in South Coast Conference action. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch
Noun
  • During World War II, the Navy used the aircraft as dive bombers and scout planes.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P all closed down more than 2 percent on Monday, with the dive accelerating after Trump’s Powell remarks.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But McIlroy, with ice in his own veins, bombed his drive and put his approach within two feet after spinning it off the slope behind the hole.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The proverbial slope from seemingly reasonable uses of these technologies to unconstitutional and unjustifiably speech-suppressive uses is very slippery.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Construction equipment whines as workers erect towering bleachers in a downtown park.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The smoke that wafts from the chimney is created using chemical pellets that are burned in another stove that's connected to the stovepipe chimney, which is temporarily erected atop the Sistine Chapel just for that purpose.
    Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • Losses were seen in BYD Company which plunged 4.03%, Meituan which dropped 1.02%, Xpeng which fell 3.46% and Baidu which was down 0.29%. Elsewhere, gains were seen in Tencent which edged up 0.17%, Xiaomi which increased 0.73% , SenseTime which added 2.11% and JD.com which advanced 2.91%.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Divorce Is Often Deferred, Not Prevented When the economy plunges, so does the financial feasibility of divorce.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Combs’ defense team made arguments for delaying the trial up to two months, but the judge was not swayed.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Tribal dancers stomp and sway alongside breakdancers, all in one continuous shot that becomes an anachronistic continuum of Black musical expression across the ages.
    A.A. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The collection includes more than 200 items, including a wide range of bedding, bath towels and accessories, pillows, and throw blankets.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The first pitch Sánchez threw registered at 93.7 mph, something of a red flag considering his sinker has sat at 96 mph all season.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Last week brought a frenzied trading session in the bond markets as investors dumped bonds overnight—sending the 30-year Treasury yield briefly above 5 percent.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Atmospheric rivers out West also tend to dump their heaviest rain over the open water in the Pacific, because the storms they’re associated with typically peak in strength there.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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