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
Jones doesn’t throw the ball with the massive velocity common among today’s top high school pitchers.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Just seven pitchers had more such starts in that span.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Pirates already boast one of the game’s best pitchers in Paul Skenes, and 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin could potentially give Pittsburgh a franchise shortstop, too.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Convince the best starting pitchers to sign up.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Central Austin Crown & Anchor A campus-area classic that serves the best old-school burger in town and frosty pitchers of cold beer.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Mets had several pitchers capable of closing games last year, especially after the trade deadline.
—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
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Just seven pitchers had more such starts in that span.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The Pirates already boast one of the game’s best pitchers in Paul Skenes, and 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin could potentially give Pittsburgh a franchise shortstop, too.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Convince the best starting pitchers to sign up.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Central Austin Crown & Anchor A campus-area classic that serves the best old-school burger in town and frosty pitchers of cold beer.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The Mets had several pitchers capable of closing games last year, especially after the trade deadline.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
Noun
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For decades kosher drinkers trailed broader trends, remaining associated with sweet wines long after the general market had shifted toward dry, higher-quality bottles.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Old Forester High Angels’ Share Rye is available now at the distillery and select Kentucky retailers (SRP $65) in 375-ml bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rigid plastic containers such as water bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Ayman Ghazali waited in his car outside Temple Israel, near Detroit, for about two hours with a rifle, commercial grade fireworks and jugs of liquid believed to be gasoline, before crashing into the building full of dozens of children, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Drain, reserving 1½ cups pasta cooking liquid.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Disposable coffee cups, which are often lined with plastic and cannot be recycled through most curbside programs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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