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 Mets had several pitchers capable of closing games last year, especially after the trade deadline.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Boyd, Holmes depart Team USA For once, Team USA has a lot of pitchers and not enough innings to go around.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Down in Arizona, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox have decided on their opening day pitchers, getting one step closer to the start of the season.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Prospects rake against minor league pitchers who leave sliders hovering over the heart of the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Webb was originally listed as the Saturday starter in Friday morning’s Red Sox game notes before he was reassigned to minor league camp, and Tyler Uberstine, Kyle Keller, Noah Song and Wyatt Olds were all listed as probable pitchers for Boston as well.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The Servite baseball team showcased a pair of young pitchers in a 6-1 victory over Canyon in a nonleague game Friday at Canyon High School.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Boyd, Holmes depart Team USA For once, Team USA has a lot of pitchers and not enough innings to go around.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Down in Arizona, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox have decided on their opening day pitchers, getting one step closer to the start of the season.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Prospects rake against minor league pitchers who leave sliders hovering over the heart of the plate.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Webb was originally listed as the Saturday starter in Friday morning’s Red Sox game notes before he was reassigned to minor league camp, and Tyler Uberstine, Kyle Keller, Noah Song and Wyatt Olds were all listed as probable pitchers for Boston as well.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The Servite baseball team showcased a pair of young pitchers in a 6-1 victory over Canyon in a nonleague game Friday at Canyon High School.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Storm pitchers combined for 10 walks and 17 hits allowed.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
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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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In New York City alone, perfume lovers can wander into beloved destinations like Scent Bar or Aedes Perfumery to explore shelves of hard-to-find bottles.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Alawites trekked for miles to the seashore, bringing home jugs of seawater to fashion salty dough for bread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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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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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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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 17 Mar. 2026.
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