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
Beyond Bichette, the team has several prospective free agents, including infielders Ty France and Isiah Kiner-Falefa plus pitchers Chris Bassitt and Seranthony Dominguez.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
With many solid pitchers slated to hit the open market, Sports Illustrated's Jackson Roberts predicted the Cubs would sign Jack Flaherty.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In recent weeks, Cleveland’s glovework has been spectacular at times and steady throughout, and that’s helped the pitchers churn out zero after zero.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rockies starter McCade Brown was gone before the second inning was over, and manager Warren Schaeffer was forced to use six pitchers.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The game being locked in a 3-3 stalemate for the middle innings was only made possible by pitchers Zach Root and Aiden Jimenez for Arkansas (32-3, 12-1 SEC).
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
With Friday marking the start of a 13-game stretch without any off days, the Mets need their starting pitchers to start going deeper into games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
With many solid pitchers slated to hit the open market, Sports Illustrated's Jackson Roberts predicted the Cubs would sign Jack Flaherty.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
In recent weeks, Cleveland’s glovework has been spectacular at times and steady throughout, and that’s helped the pitchers churn out zero after zero.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rockies starter McCade Brown was gone before the second inning was over, and manager Warren Schaeffer was forced to use six pitchers.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The game being locked in a 3-3 stalemate for the middle innings was only made possible by pitchers Zach Root and Aiden Jimenez for Arkansas (32-3, 12-1 SEC).
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
With Friday marking the start of a 13-game stretch without any off days, the Mets need their starting pitchers to start going deeper into games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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No matter the time of day, there’s usually a cluster of people standing around it, each of them filling up empty bottles and gallon jugs.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These gems combine the functionality of a bra with the comfort of a cozy piece of clothing, complete with bra shelves or cups to help support the girls without the need for an extra (and sometimes uncomfortable) wires and layers.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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This mask features contoured cups that block out light completely without putting any pressure on your eyes.—
Nora Colomer
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“Pitchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchers. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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