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noun

Definition of pitchnext
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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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verb

1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

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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 sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the ship pitched in the choppy sea

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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

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as in to promote
to provide publicity for the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers

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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
Santora came back with a movie pitch about John Tuggle, a running back who was the final pick of the 1983 NFL draft. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026 That included a 20-yard pitch-and-catch with Young. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Abelardo de la Espriella, the candidate of the Defensores de la Patria party, has pitched himself as an outsider eager to emulate the heavy-handed tactics used in El Salvador’s war on gangs. —Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC news, 1 June 2026 Students and young filmmakers pitched before a fiction jury comprising Pedro Andrade of Lab Barcelona, Manuel Lacasa of Abycine Lanza and Filmin programmer Elody Mellado. —Callum McLennan, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch
  1. dive
  2. slope
  3. erect
  4. plunge
  5. sway
  6. throw
  7. dump
  8. promote
Noun
  • The dive out of the cave would be difficult for even experienced divers, according to Charlie Roberson, a cave diving expert.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • When the coroner's office arrived at the scene, the 12-year-old boy had already been removed from the water by the Lehighton Fire Department's dive team, according to the news release.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Definition of dive
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  • The site was constrained by a number of factors, including the steep slope, mature trees, and seasonal water that emerged from the limestone and trickled through the property.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • That's thanks to the slight slope of the slim, tapered rear wall, which sticks out farthest at the bottom corner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Definition of slope
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  • Gilkin designed the World Athletes Monument, erected in 1996 in Atlanta, after winning a competition through the Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture, of which Cook was a founding trustee.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
  • Late last month, an enormous structure was erected on the South Lawn, towering over the White House mansion behind it, and sparking intrigue on Instagram, X and other social platforms.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Definition of erect
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  • Khloe kept things more Monte Carlo-summer-esque, in a plunging halter top, black capri pants, and thong sandals.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 6 June 2026
  • The 60 year old leaned into her supermodel status while wearing a plunging black swimsuit.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Definition of plunge
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  • After multiple practice runs on Saturday, thousands of people swayed in sync along a long stretch of Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma for several minutes.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • The Tigers would head to the Sugar Bowl by way of conference tie-ins, and while another top-10 victory over Virginia Tech in New Orleans would sway several other pollsters to rank Auburn as the top team in the land, the big ones that counted awarded the Trojans with the crystal football instead.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Definition of sway
Verb
  • Josh Rojas tried to sacrifice him over to third, but his bunt went straight back to Orze, who threw to second base too late to catch the retreating Tolbert.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • Sawchuk explained that Muschietti largely stuck to the shot list but would occasionally throw the team a curveball, adding that some of the most memorable cinematic moments in the series were added at the last minute.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Definition of throw
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  • If an Islander isn’t chosen, this often means that they have been dumped from the island.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
  • Watch parties became a go-to event for fans to observe their favorite contestants, make up, break up or get dumped from the island.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of dump
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  • An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
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“Pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitch. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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