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
The opportunity came in 2023, after her husband, star baseball pitcher Justin Verlander, signed with the Mets, bringing their brood to New York City.
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Willits led off the inning with an infield hit that went off the pitcher's glove.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Royals minor-league pitcher Eric Cerantola hasn’t allowed a hit in two relief appearances.
—Pete Grathoff
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
If both Tolle and Early spend a month in Triple A, the Red Sox will gain an extra year of control, making each pitcher eligible for free agency after the 2032 season.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Willits led off the inning with an infield hit that went off the pitcher's glove.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Royals minor-league pitcher Eric Cerantola hasn’t allowed a hit in two relief appearances.
—Pete Grathoff
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
If both Tolle and Early spend a month in Triple A, the Red Sox will gain an extra year of control, making each pitcher eligible for free agency after the 2032 season.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitcher
Noun
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Rigid plastic containers such as water bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Ayman Ghazali waited in his car outside Temple Israel, near Detroit, for about two hours with a rifle, commercial grade fireworks and jugs of liquid believed to be gasoline, before crashing into the building full of dozens of children, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Will County Health Department is collecting menstrual hygiene products, including menstrual pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear and menstrual cups in all sizes, through the end of the month at several area locations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a bid to be sustainable – and in keeping with Metsavaht’s background in environmental activism – drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, solar panels supply part of the hotel’s energy and smart systems are used to reduce water consumption.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police said the man, identified as Jose Lara-Gallegos, charged at the responding officer with a broken glass bottle, prompting the officer to open fire.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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