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
Shohei Ohtani gets the most attention, of course, but the team’s postseason run was also fueled by pitchers Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the World Series MVP.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s plenty to like about both veteran pitchers and reason to believe that competing in a home run-suppressing environment will allow their attributes to play up.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Minasian said the Giants may use their young starters (Hayden Birdsong, Blade Tidwell, Carson Whisenhunt, Trevor McDonald and Kai-Wei Teng) out of the bullpen but added there will be opportunities to start since no rotation survives an entire year with just five pitchers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Now, opposing pitchers will have to navigate the Royals’ lineup with precision.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Over the last two seasons Gray is one of only five pitchers in MLB to record back-to-back 200-strikeout seasons, the others being Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Freddy Peralta and Dylan Cease.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Roy Halladay Roy Halladay was one of baseball’s mythical pitchers, playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Athletic already ranks Imai 10th overall on its list of the top 50 free agents this offseason — but fourth among all available pitchers.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s plenty to like about both veteran pitchers and reason to believe that competing in a home run-suppressing environment will allow their attributes to play up.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Minasian said the Giants may use their young starters (Hayden Birdsong, Blade Tidwell, Carson Whisenhunt, Trevor McDonald and Kai-Wei Teng) out of the bullpen but added there will be opportunities to start since no rotation survives an entire year with just five pitchers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Now, opposing pitchers will have to navigate the Royals’ lineup with precision.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Over the last two seasons Gray is one of only five pitchers in MLB to record back-to-back 200-strikeout seasons, the others being Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Freddy Peralta and Dylan Cease.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Roy Halladay Roy Halladay was one of baseball’s mythical pitchers, playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Athletic already ranks Imai 10th overall on its list of the top 50 free agents this offseason — but fourth among all available pitchers.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
Noun
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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