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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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3
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
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The cap will restrict the amount wagered on individual pitches before they are delivered – ball, strike and pitch velocity – while banning parlaying each pitch result during a game.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The 5-foot-11, 154-pound Imai throws a mix of six pitches, but is more than simply a deception specialist.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
However, Clase and Ortiz are not in trouble with the Justice Department for betting or merely attempting to fix the outcome by throwing errant pitches.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Oddly, with the quiet over their IP being lifted from the for-sale WBD aside, the pitches may not be landing with the base as the White House and DHS hoped.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025, ESPN reported, and gamblers won at least $450,000 wagering on both of the athlete's pitches.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
In total, by rigging pitches, Clase caused his co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent wagers, according to investigators.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The indictment includes an example of pitches that Clase allegedly rigged in a game against the New York Mets.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Shota Imanaga, the Japanese lefty who usually pitches with so much joy and conviction, stood at his locker, searching for answers.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Selman also pitches a seasonal update for Springfield.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Scarlet feels like his biggest movie yet, a ruminative war picture that stages medieval battles and pitches its characters through the mortal coil and back.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
However, if Giolito pitches 140 innings this season, the 2026 option will become a mutual option for $19 million.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Keith tells Katie all about being in the house for the final night of the show and pitches the possibility of a live cast recording being released for all of us who have been watching every fan-shot clip on social media.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each team will have its own entrance, with two full-size soccer pitches and two basketball courts for the WNBA side.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The cap will restrict the amount wagered on individual pitches before they are delivered – ball, strike and pitch velocity – while banning parlaying each pitch result during a game.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The 5-foot-11, 154-pound Imai throws a mix of six pitches, but is more than simply a deception specialist.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
However, Clase and Ortiz are not in trouble with the Justice Department for betting or merely attempting to fix the outcome by throwing errant pitches.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Oddly, with the quiet over their IP being lifted from the for-sale WBD aside, the pitches may not be landing with the base as the White House and DHS hoped.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025, ESPN reported, and gamblers won at least $450,000 wagering on both of the athlete's pitches.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
In total, by rigging pitches, Clase caused his co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent wagers, according to investigators.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
The indictment includes an example of pitches that Clase allegedly rigged in a game against the New York Mets.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Even as Altman pitches a science-fictional future, his company is chained to products and business models from the recent technological past.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Shota Imanaga, the Japanese lefty who usually pitches with so much joy and conviction, stood at his locker, searching for answers.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Selman also pitches a seasonal update for Springfield.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Scarlet feels like his biggest movie yet, a ruminative war picture that stages medieval battles and pitches its characters through the mortal coil and back.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
However, if Giolito pitches 140 innings this season, the 2026 option will become a mutual option for $19 million.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Keith tells Katie all about being in the house for the final night of the show and pitches the possibility of a live cast recording being released for all of us who have been watching every fan-shot clip on social media.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches
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These cobalt crusts are found on seamount slopes, which contain vital metals such as cobalt, nickel, and platinum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skiers are spoiled for choice here, with three mountain peaks and 51 slopes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most earthquakes occur along subduction zones, where the Indo-Australian Plate dives beneath the Eurasian Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the below interview, Lockhart dives further into differentiating the stories, connecting the dots with very specific references to both books set on Beechwood Island, and where the hope lies in her newest novel, now out in bookstores.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Adapted from the first book in Herron's Zoë Boehm series, Down Cemetery Road follows Sarah Trafford (Wilson), a woman who becomes obsessed with the sudden disappearance of her young neighbor after a house explosion rocks their neighborhood.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bethenny Frankel rocks a baby blue dress at the RoC Skincare Lip Volumizer Pop Up Event in Los Angeles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Principal photography is underway in Dallas, Texas, on the film which follows the Kassis family, whose healthy young son, Jade, is suddenly stricken with HLH — a rare and deadly blood disorder that throws them into a battle for his life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 5-foot-11, 154-pound Imai throws a mix of six pitches, but is more than simply a deception specialist.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Non-reusable textiles (otherwise known as NRTs) are of particular interest, underscored by ACT UK’s report that the region discards 740,000 metric tons of NRT every year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Marysol and Alexia take Julia, Lisa, and an unusually dour Adriana, who is moping about her birthday and how society discards women of a certain age.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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That’s the matchup that tilts this pick for me.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cut in half, the total falls to $23 million and the individual average plunges to $95.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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