as in bottles
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 pitchers
The first workout for Sox pitchers and catchers takes place Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers, who have a knack for getting the most of pitchers, acquired him from Boston in June 2023.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Braves pitchers and catchers are a mere weekend away from (finally!
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
And one that figures to have a night-in, night-out chance with stellar starting pitchers, including Ragans, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Noah Cameron, and an exceptional back end of the bullpen fastened down with Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The hardest part of being a catcher is adjusting to the different pitchers and different umpires.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The best future Angels relievers could be from the group of pitchers currently considered starters, pitchers like right-handers Victor Mederos, Jack Kochanowicz and George Klassen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Meccage spent last season as the pitching coach of the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, working with pitchers who helped Milwaukee post the best ERA in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
While that could still happen, several starting pitchers linked to the Yankees have since been dealt elsewhere.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers, who have a knack for getting the most of pitchers, acquired him from Boston in June 2023.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Braves pitchers and catchers are a mere weekend away from (finally!
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
And one that figures to have a night-in, night-out chance with stellar starting pitchers, including Ragans, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Noah Cameron, and an exceptional back end of the bullpen fastened down with Carlos Estevez and Lucas Erceg.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The hardest part of being a catcher is adjusting to the different pitchers and different umpires.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The best future Angels relievers could be from the group of pitchers currently considered starters, pitchers like right-handers Victor Mederos, Jack Kochanowicz and George Klassen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Meccage spent last season as the pitching coach of the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, working with pitchers who helped Milwaukee post the best ERA in the National League.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
While that could still happen, several starting pitchers linked to the Yankees have since been dealt elsewhere.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The man would fill those jugs with raw eggs if he were allowed to.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Haiti, the sounds of the purportedly supernatural are mixed with the scents of gasoline—diesel that’s still poured into jugs in order to transport.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 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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“Pitchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchers. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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