as in jug
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table
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Recent Examples of pitcher
This spring, those incumbent big leaguers — utility player Kody Clemens, pitcher John Curtiss, pitcher Bryce Elder, infielder David Hamilton, pitcher Hoby Milner and pitcher Chase Shugart — and a few others will be looking to earn a spot on an opening-day roster.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Which Baltimore pitchers will end up in the bullpen?
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Boston traded multiple pitchers to acquire young righty Johan Oviedo and veteran Sonny Gray before capping their offseason by signing one of the top arms on the market in Ranger Suárez.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Infielder Sam Antonacci and pitcher Hagen Smith were among the other Sox prospects on the team.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Which Baltimore pitchers will end up in the bullpen?
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Boston traded multiple pitchers to acquire young righty Johan Oviedo and veteran Sonny Gray before capping their offseason by signing one of the top arms on the market in Ranger Suárez.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Infielder Sam Antonacci and pitcher Hagen Smith were among the other Sox prospects on the team.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
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In the back, near the restaurant’s fountain drink machine, sit two empty five gallon jugs that her team has filled each week to avoid using city water.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Camera footage and receipts from stores in the area also showed George purchased gas jugs and gas shortly before the ambulance was stolen, Ramirez said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Line eight 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups and coat with cooking spray.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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As for the question mark on the second bottle next to his, that could be a new character or something else entirely Aunt Ophelia (Eva Green) gets a cake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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“Pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitcher. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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