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 rookie right-hander signaled for a trainer while warming up for the bottom of the fifth inning and departed from the game after throwing only 67 pitches. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 Well, Cameron called his own pitches after consultation with the Royals pitching coaches and veteran catcher Salvador Perez. Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 The most important return on investment, writes Dale Royal, executive director of LISC Atlanta, might be found on the dozens of new neighborhood soccer pitches built across Georgia. Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 24 July 2026 The training pitches at Valdebebas have provided further insight into Mourinho’s return. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Paredes walked to load the bases, Altuve singled in a run and Wade walked on four pitches to score Alvarez and make it 8-5. ABC News, 24 July 2026 As the World Cup moves toward its conclusion this weekend, these photographs from NPR station photographers look beyond the stadium pitches to the places where fans gathered to take in the games. Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 And Reddemann features a live fastball with a varied arsenal of five to six pitches. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Verb
Democratic socialist says policies are 'wildly popular' Hong, a 37-year-old service industry worker and single mother, pitches herself as the only candidate who can speak to working-class issues. Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 22 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches
Noun
  • The wellness industry spent the last decade selling ever more complicated supplement stacks, cold plunges and $400 wearables.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Alphabet and Tesla's post-earnings plunges also weighed on the market.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Culture Is An Ecosystem, Not A Machine Kirstenbosch was formally established as a national botanical garden in 1913 on Table Mountain’s eastern slopes.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The hot, dry winds move down the southern slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains and risk spreading fires rapidly if there’s an ignition.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
Verb
  • The podcast dives into the secret and forgotten history of 20th century Hollywood.
    Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • And Mount Saint Helens in Washington State is the result of the Cascadia subduction zone, where the Juan de Fuca Plate dives below North America.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Travis Scott rocks some serious chains while attending Fanatics Fest 2026 on July 17 in New York City.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Beyond the display, the Dell 24 All-in-One Desktop rocks a 13th-generation Intel Core i5-1334U processor, which is a standard CPU good for basic, light-load tasks like browsing, streaming, or playing around with documents.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Shoutout to any restaurant that throws a few of those puppies in with the check.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Thor confronts Doom but the villain catches his magical hammer and throws it aside easily.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Zionism discards this as essential to its self-understanding.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Instead of employing the traditional counter-narcotics strategy of eradicating coca, RenHacemos promotes substitution – providing farmers with the means to grow alternative cash crops.
    Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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