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
Tampa Bay is 0-4 in the four starts made by pitchers filling in for the rotation.
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John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Three pitchers — Ernest Marchbank, Benny Breese and Steel Kurtz — combined to hold Corona to one run.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
And pitchers have been complimentary of his work.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Elyn Miller drove in a team-high five runs in three at bats and pitchers Malaina Boyst Addison Daudelin allowed no hits in the 29-0 win.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of those pitchers did not have good springs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
This team is improved, has a deeper roster, no longer pretends Kris Bryant is a major league player and features more functional pitchers (No, seriously).
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Two pitchers later, on a 3-2 count, Segal again called a ball.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Three pitchers — Ernest Marchbank, Benny Breese and Steel Kurtz — combined to hold Corona to one run.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
And pitchers have been complimentary of his work.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Elyn Miller drove in a team-high five runs in three at bats and pitchers Malaina Boyst Addison Daudelin allowed no hits in the 29-0 win.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of those pitchers did not have good springs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
This team is improved, has a deeper roster, no longer pretends Kris Bryant is a major league player and features more functional pitchers (No, seriously).
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Orioles pitchers made two defensive blunders Saturday, and the absence of an ABS challenge cost Ryan Helsley in the ninth inning of a gutting loss.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Two pitchers later, on a 3-2 count, Segal again called a ball.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
Noun
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Eco effort No plastic bottles of water nor tiny beauty amenities in-room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Clase Azul, of course, is known for its ultra-premium tequilas (and the striking bottles that hold its spirits); now the brand is taking you on an exclusive journey through its lineup just in time for the warmer weather.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of us virtuously recycle items that will be transported across the world to smother island nations in single-use plastic bags and water bottles, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, pet food and potato chip bags, Styrofoam meat trays, Coke bottles, Amazon mailing envelopes, and fast-food wrappers.—
Caroline Fraser,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The commodity can be found in everything from your shopping bags and milk jugs to detergent bottles and your kid’s toys.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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To help riders, some attractions may offer a storage shelf at the loading station to stow guest's cups or personal items until they are finished riding.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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