pitched into

phrase

past tense of pitch into
1
as in sailed into
to start work on energetically We pitched into the project immediately.

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2
as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against He pitched into his opponent without hesitation.

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Recent Examples of pitched into The Nationals’ lefty, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 draft, pitched into the fifth inning and allowed three runs. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026 Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth for Kansas City, yielding six hits and four runs. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Lambert has pitched into the sixth inning during 12 of his 17 starts and has thrown 100 or more pitches five times. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 July 2026 On the other side, Sean Manaea pitched into the seventh inning for the first time this season. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Bieber, who was making his third start of the season after being out until late June with right elbow inflammation, pitched into the fifth inning but departed after giving up a two-run homer to Canzone. — ABC News, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitched into
  1. sailed into
  2. set at
  3. tore into
  4. set upon
  5. had at
  6. went at
Phrase
  • The first Europeans, led by Spain's Juan de Ayala in his ship the San Carlos, sailed into what is now called San Francisco Bay, anchoring behind Angel Island.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • As Santa Margarita’s last pass at the South County Classic sailed into the hands of a Sierra Canyon defender, the outcome of the championship game and the challenge ahead for the Eagles became clear.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026
Definition of sailed into
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  • Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard.
    — Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Silverada made the album official in Challis with a headlining set at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of set at
Phrase
  • In Highland, Indiana, where nearly 10,000 are without power, trees tore into the roofs of homes and limbs littered the streets.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For all the challenges Prisco’s weathered over the century, nothing tested the family resolve like damage from a violent wind storm last August that tore into the store, causing part of the back wall to collapse and sending water pouring inside.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of tore into
Phrase
  • Meanwhile, across the way in Capri is the world-famous beach club Fontellina, set upon a rocky expanse.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Place all dryer-safe clothing from your luggage in the dryer for 30 to 45 minutes at the highest heat setting upon returning home.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of set upon
Phrase
  • It also was done to make sure that those assessing the grant had at least some degree of relevant scientific expertise.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • During the current almost six-month conflict with Iran, the US has had at most three carriers in the region at one time – though only for a matter of days – from a fleet of 11.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of had at
Phrase
  • Two of the top quarterbacks in Central Florida went at it Friday night at Bishop Moore.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In one of the most notable disagreements so far, Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin went at odds after the mayor stood outside of Griffin's $238 million home and used it as an example of who would face more charges.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of went at

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“Pitched into.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitched%20into. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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