PITCHED Synonyms: 270 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side pitched and badly weathered, the fence looked ready to fall down at any moment

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as in leaning

running in a slanting direction a sharply pitched rooftop

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pitched

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verb

past tense of pitch

as in erected

to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

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as in plunged

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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surfaced

as in lurched

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

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as in threw

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 dumped

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 promoted

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 sloped

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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Recent Examples of pitched

Adjective

Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026 Soon the noise became louder and high-pitched. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026 Waves of noise were coming from every which way, the low rumble of conversation broken by the higher pitched sounds of laughter and pint glasses. — Sarah Chamberlain, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The house, which comes with a private boat dock and direct river access, is characterized by original architectural details from the period, a steep, pitched roof with cross gables, expansive dormer windows, intricate decorative wood trim and a wrap-around porch. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025 Reactions were swift and high-pitched. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025

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The former Cy Young winner entered Friday leading the league in starts, innings pitched and batters faced, but Miami’s offense struggled against Guardians All-Star left-hander Parker Messick. — Tyler M. Carmona july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Kevin Ginkel pitched a perfect eighth and Paul Sewald a perfect ninth for his 21st save. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Phil Regan, who pitched for four major-league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died Wednesday. — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The righty relieved Kay and pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings with two strikeouts. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 The Padres, who desperately need controllable starting pitching, should at least listen to offers for a dominant closer who hasn’t pitched much in recent weeks. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Sandoval pitched 4 1/3 innings on 65 pitches (41 for strikes), and allowed one earned run on five hits, walked one and struck out five. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Dodgers pitcher Jack Dreyer pitched a scoreless first inning before his teammate Charlie Barnes stepped and struggled to contain the A’s. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitched

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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026

Definition of tilted

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Infielder Nick Sogard, who had been called up in Story’s place, hit the IL with a right oblique strain June 3, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went to the IL with a forearm bone stress reaction similar to Mayer’s on June 20.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

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Earlier this year, the phone erected for Ruby and Hart Campbell was moved to a more public location.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
During this visit to shore, his 12th, his crimes have included picking fights with parked cars and smashing through barriers erected to keep him off roads.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of erected

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For Friday’s clash between Spain and Belgium, prices have plunged 65%, according to TickPick, a secondary ticket marketplace.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Though brief, Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea into a political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy while rattling financial markets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of plunged

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Adams’ shoulders lurched on the bench, while Richards fell to his knees, dug his afro into the grass, and closed his eyes in pain.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.

— Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 June 2026

Definition of lurched

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Blake Snell — who also had loose bodies removed from his pitching elbow, undergoing a NanoNeedle Scope procedure on May 19 — threw two simulated innings to batters Saturday.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Coulombe issued three walks over the final two innings and threw 37 pitches.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026

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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026