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as in dives
an act or instance of diving
the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff
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as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on
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as in erects
to fix in an upright position
needed help pitching a tent
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as in rocks
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the ship pitched in the choppy sea
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as in throws
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
pitched the baseball almost 50 feet
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as in discards
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again
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as in promotes
to provide publicity for
the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers
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as in tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle
the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow
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Recent Examples of pitches
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Kopercinski proceeded to go the distance, working a perfect seventh and ending with 113 pitches.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The nosedive, mainly caused by his inability to throw the slider in the zone, made his other pitches look less competitive, and the Orioles started connecting with his fastball.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
On Sunday, Kolek left too many pitches elevated.
—Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
The right-hander left after giving up 12 hits, walking two and throwing 95 pitches.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
Adrian Morejón took over to start the eighth inning and threw 35 pitches to eight batters in his two scoreless innings for his sixth win of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Webb allowed five hits and one walk while striking out five in 103 pitches.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Cabrera threw 62 pitches, 42 for strikes, and was pulled after Jackson's bunt single leading off the sixth.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
One is a military veteran who pitches himself as a lifelong civic servant and recently tossed his name in the hat.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Plane Spotting Package Pullman Brisbane Airport Brisbane Airport Long before the Olympics pitches its tents in town, Brisbane is busy getting ready for the global event.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In the circle, Moya pitches with her sleeves rolled far atop her shoulders.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Grable also pitches and might be the Tartans’ starter Saturday on the mound.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The company pitches the feature as a way for traders to automate investment decisions, such as having an agent monitor specific industries and make trades, or rebalancing an existing portfolio.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Collins and Buddy Carter are playing up their conservative records on Capitol Hill, while former college football coach Derek Dooley pitches himself as a political outsider.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Philly congressman pitches Gas Price Relief Act.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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And with a runner on second in the fifth, Bellinger struck out on three pitches, swinging through each, including back-to-back 98-mph fastballs to end the inning.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
Kopercinski proceeded to go the distance, working a perfect seventh and ending with 113 pitches.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The nosedive, mainly caused by his inability to throw the slider in the zone, made his other pitches look less competitive, and the Orioles started connecting with his fastball.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
On Sunday, Kolek left too many pitches elevated.
—Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
The right-hander left after giving up 12 hits, walking two and throwing 95 pitches.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
Adrian Morejón took over to start the eighth inning and threw 35 pitches to eight batters in his two scoreless innings for his sixth win of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Webb allowed five hits and one walk while striking out five in 103 pitches.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Cabrera threw 62 pitches, 42 for strikes, and was pulled after Jackson's bunt single leading off the sixth.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
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The former Chicago mayor and ambassador pitches himself as a tough, centrist Democrat focused on middle-class strain, reining in culture wars and even imposing a 75-year retirement age.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
One is a military veteran who pitches himself as a lifelong civic servant and recently tossed his name in the hat.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Plane Spotting Package Pullman Brisbane Airport Brisbane Airport Long before the Olympics pitches its tents in town, Brisbane is busy getting ready for the global event.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In the circle, Moya pitches with her sleeves rolled far atop her shoulders.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Grable also pitches and might be the Tartans’ starter Saturday on the mound.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The company pitches the feature as a way for traders to automate investment decisions, such as having an agent monitor specific industries and make trades, or rebalancing an existing portfolio.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Collins and Buddy Carter are playing up their conservative records on Capitol Hill, while former college football coach Derek Dooley pitches himself as a political outsider.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Philly congressman pitches Gas Price Relief Act.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches
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Aman Nai Lert Bangkok offers private Muay Thai training, cold plunges and hydrotherapy alongside a partnership with Hertitude Clinic, a medical wellness center offering health assessments and longevity programs.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Bigger investments saunas, cold plunges and weighted basics For buyers ready to commit, the Redwood Outdoors Vista Outdoor Sauna (6-person) is one of the higher-end home investments of 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The sun dives into the zodiac sign of cancer, packing what will be an intense cosmic punch.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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American Men dives into the lives of four men and explores how each of them constructs their relationship to masculinity.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Taylor Swift rocks her signature glam for her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11 in New York City.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Brunson notes that, in one episode, Janine rocks a ponytail.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Loro Piana throws a good party.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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There was an emphasis on Willis making pocket throws during the offseason program, too.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Try the Storm Chaser, which sends you into a zero-gravity fall, catches you in a funnel, then discards you into a pool below.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Gans discards the psychological and spatial logic that gave meaning to the original telling’s dream-like sense of disorientation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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