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
Villagers pitched in to butcher the whales.
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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
Scherzer hadn’t pitched in nearly a month because of soreness in his left shoulder.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Nolan said several organizations pitched in to donate blankets, snacks, water and even pet kennels for people sheltering overnight and during the day in the courthouses.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Angelina Bouley added 12 points and Mattie Renda pitched in 10 for the Dragons.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2026
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
Scherzer hadn’t pitched in nearly a month because of soreness in his left shoulder.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Nolan said several organizations pitched in to donate blankets, snacks, water and even pet kennels for people sheltering overnight and during the day in the courthouses.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Angelina Bouley added 12 points and Mattie Renda pitched in 10 for the Dragons.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitched in
contributed
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On the contemporary artist side, the duo Libby Rosen contributed seven luminous textile works made of marbled quilted fabric.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Staff writers Sandra McDonald and Alex Wigglesworth contributed to this report.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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