as in contributed
to make a donation as part of a group effort
everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple
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Recent Examples of pitched in
According to Bloomberg, at least 25 senior leaders from across the firm pitched in some $150 million from their own wallets to cover the outlay.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Ahead of last week's Michigan State series, Schlossnagle expressed regret that freshmen Brett Crossland and Brody Walls and transfer Haiden Leffew had not yet pitched in a real-game situation since two of the Longhorns' four games to that point had been shortened.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Sheldon Williams pitched in with 12 points and nine rebounds, while D'Avian Houston scored 10.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Villagers pitched in to butcher the whales.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The right-hander pitched for four organizations last season — the Red Sox, Cubs, Royals, and Mariners — but only pitched in three games in the Majors.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
In an era of workhorse starters, Lolich, who first pitched in the major leagues in 1963, was among the most durable ever to step foot on a mound.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That helping spirit was on display throughout this corner of Essex County as residents pitched in for one another.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Suarez pitched in seven games with the Braves in 2025.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Ahead of last week's Michigan State series, Schlossnagle expressed regret that freshmen Brett Crossland and Brody Walls and transfer Haiden Leffew had not yet pitched in a real-game situation since two of the Longhorns' four games to that point had been shortened.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Sheldon Williams pitched in with 12 points and nine rebounds, while D'Avian Houston scored 10.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Villagers pitched in to butcher the whales.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The right-hander pitched for four organizations last season — the Red Sox, Cubs, Royals, and Mariners — but only pitched in three games in the Majors.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
In an era of workhorse starters, Lolich, who first pitched in the major leagues in 1963, was among the most durable ever to step foot on a mound.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That helping spirit was on display throughout this corner of Essex County as residents pitched in for one another.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Suarez pitched in seven games with the Braves in 2025.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitched in
contributed
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Garrett Gandolfo threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and Clay Riggs contributed three RBIs for San Juan Hills.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Near the deadly crash scene on I-25 south of Pueblo, blowing dirt contributed to low visibility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pitched in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitched%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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