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
Given the Yankees’ success adjusting pitchers’ arsenals and harnessing their strengths, Imai’s pitch mix could get even better in their organization.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Valdez is set to be one of the best pitchers in free agency, and there are a lot of big-market clubs that need to add arms.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitchers thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
And while Clayton Kershaw wasn’t called upon on Saturday night, the roster of all-world pitchers that took the hill in the finale included the likes of Shohei Ohtani, Max Scherzer, Tyler Glasnow, Trey Yesavage and Yamamoto.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Royals gave both pitchers valuable short-term deals.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Ohtani is the sole occupant of that sliver of Venn diagram where the game’s best pitchers and the game’s best hitters overlap.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 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
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Valdez is set to be one of the best pitchers in free agency, and there are a lot of big-market clubs that need to add arms.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitchers thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
And while Clayton Kershaw wasn’t called upon on Saturday night, the roster of all-world pitchers that took the hill in the finale included the likes of Shohei Ohtani, Max Scherzer, Tyler Glasnow, Trey Yesavage and Yamamoto.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Royals gave both pitchers valuable short-term deals.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Ohtani is the sole occupant of that sliver of Venn diagram where the game’s best pitchers and the game’s best hitters overlap.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For a contest in 1994 during the homecoming pep rally, students were accumulating pennies in milk jugs.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In one study, one or two additional cups of coffee daily doubled the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in coffee drinkers with stage 2 and 3 hypertension.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That includes seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte – and new this year, special Hello Kitty merchandise including hot and cold cups and a special-edition Hello Kitty plush doll.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 19 Nov. 2025.
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