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
For the first time in MLB history, batters, pitchers and catchers are able to appeal the fraction-of-an-inch calls that separate balls from strikes.
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Campusano knows the bat has to come around, but his improvement working with pitchers is evident.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Anthony Kay starts Sunday for the White Sox in the finale of the three-game series against Brandon Sproat in the season debut for both pitchers.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But from that point opposing pitchers figured him out and his production cratered.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Once one of baseball’s finest pitchers, his best days were seemingly behind him.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Thirteen pitchers started at least one game.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Jones doesn’t throw the ball with the massive velocity common among today’s top high school pitchers.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Convince the best starting pitchers to sign up.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Campusano knows the bat has to come around, but his improvement working with pitchers is evident.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Anthony Kay starts Sunday for the White Sox in the finale of the three-game series against Brandon Sproat in the season debut for both pitchers.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But from that point opposing pitchers figured him out and his production cratered.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Once one of baseball’s finest pitchers, his best days were seemingly behind him.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Thirteen pitchers started at least one game.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Jones doesn’t throw the ball with the massive velocity common among today’s top high school pitchers.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Convince the best starting pitchers to sign up.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchers
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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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Orlando said it was already known that wine was traded at the time by the Greeks and the Etruscans, because of wine jugs called amphora that lasted through the centuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of milk, and teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturing foam cups and takeout food boxes created smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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