pitches 1 of 2

plural of pitch
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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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pitches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pitch
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as in plunges
to cast oneself head first into deep water when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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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
Noun
The 26-year-old Greene bounced back with one of the best outings of his five-year career, throwing 68 strikes on 93 pitches. ABC News, 10 July 2026 During the offseason, Bogenpohl focused on leveling his swing to better match the plane of incoming pitches and keeping the barrel in the strike zone longer. Latif Love july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Ohtani then held the Padres to three runs in six innings on July 3, throwing 110 pitches. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 That included 26 pitches (15 strikes) while allowing a run in the first inning. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Sandoval’s first inning of work since June 21, 2024 was a breezy 1-2-3 frame on eight pitches. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 On Thursday, the lefty allowed six hits, two earned runs and one walk while striking out six over 97 pitches. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 Boston had select chances against lefty starter Anthony Kay in his 5 1/3 innings (92 pitches, 56 for strikes). Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Through Win Reality, players can face thousands of realistic pitches, sharpen pitch recognition, improve swing decisions and develop timing in a game-speed environment. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
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The Twins are still determining which pitchers will face Los Angeles this weekend, after Connor Prielipp pitches Wednesday and Mike Paredes starts Thursday. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Enter pitch-a-friend, a live event format where a friend takes the mic with a PowerPoint deck and pitches you to a room of strangers looking for love, friendship or just a night out that does not involve their phone. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 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
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Noun
  • Home recovery lab setups are all over social media right now, with fitness fans stacking saunas, cold plunges and red light panels in garages and spare rooms.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Cold plunges, infrared saunas and red light panels are moving out of luxury spas and into garages, spare rooms and basements.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Officials said continuous rain and hillside torrents loosened soil on slopes, causing makeshift houses to collapse.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Pablo Castrillo attacked on the steeper upper slopes to try and distance the Dane from a group of 10, but American road race champion Quinn Simmons worked admirably to keep Pedersen at the front.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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  • This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Android Smartwatch The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra dives in deep with you, with a rugged titanium body boasting 10ATM water resistance, ready for open-water ocean swimming.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
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  • There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.
    Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Jared Leto rocks pigtail braids while out in New York City on July 1.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Ify throws a Pic Pong game before Catherine can, to force her back to Room 2.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle throws to first base on a Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth bunt during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Detroit.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • This blueberry pie discards traditional warm spices by swapping them for fresh, bright flavors like honey, sage, and lime zest for a brighter version.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Voibe processes everything locally and discards the audio right after transcribing.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
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  • The approach also promotes evaluating the quality of decision-making reasoning, not just outcomes, fostering learning over hindsight.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The suit includes a slew of salacious emails allegedly sent by the organization, which promotes conservative causes across the state.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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