PITCH Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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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noun

Definition of pitch

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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jump
leap

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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verb

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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surface

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

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks started the ninth, but walked leadoff hitter Gabriel Moreno and threw one pitch to Geraldo Perdomo before leaving with an apparent injury. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 Malik Nabers played 52 percent of the snaps on a pitch count in his first game back from a knee injury. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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For several weeks this summer, Sandy Alcantara and Eury Perez were pitching like the best 1-2 rotation tandem in baseball. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Other women in Banana Ball to sign with the WPBL include Denae Benites, Val Perez, Ashton Lansdell and Mo’ne Davis, who became the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series in 2014. — Callie Maddox, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pitch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch

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The 10-year yield spiked, the dollar dropped and stocks took a dive.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
An older man to my right tripped and took a face-first dive across the pavement, glasses flying off his face.

— Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dive

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Four unique climbing routes offer different experiences when climbing the Palisades slope, ranging from small loops of half the mountain to full summits to the top of the 1,200-foot peak.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The weather service said the locally higher rain amounts are expected on south and southeast slopes.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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If this is a moment of existential crisis for the DIY festival where a city is erected then burned, that’s of no concern to our guide.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Most notable is the White House State Ballroom, which is currently being erected where the historic East Wing of the White House used to stand.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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They’ve been assembled for a brain-breaker of a misfired melodrama, at first darkly amusing, before plunging headlong into soap opera-style twists and a general sense of heavy depression that no one can shake.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
But Democratic Speaker Willie Brown had a Republican supporter, Paul Horcher, who voted to retain Brown as speaker, plunging the two parties into a yearlong fight for control.

— Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of plunge

Verb

Will data centers, Flock cameras sway voters in NC Senate race?

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
If an organization can get these first two layers of users to climb aboard and play with AI curiosity, the early and late majorities can be more easily swayed when widespread adoption comes.

— Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of sway

Verb

Idzik and fellow walk-on Jordan Garside would reserve a lecture hall in the business school, write their mocks on the whiteboard and throw a two-person draft party.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The gallery watched with rapt attention as Reddington gestured wildly, slammed his hand down and threw a stack of papers onto the bench.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

By the time Warners dumped it into theaters, however, too many bad feelings had accumulated between the executives and Ferrara for anyone to have much incentive to make the picture a success.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Auger-Aliassime was moving lethargically, not showing a lot of energy, dumping water on his head during changeovers to cool down.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of dump

Verb

Such stories, along with the incredible resilience of populations harmed by colonialism, need to be told and understood to promote justice and healing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
While promoting his new show Brothers, McConaughey managed to carve out some spon-con time for his tequila, Pantalones.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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