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
Lugo filled the strike zone, with 57 of his 90 pitches registering as strikes. Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Trevor Larnach tied it with an RBI single in the third, and Jeffers' eighth homer of the year put the Twins ahead for good two pitches later. ABC News, 17 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 Greene has found it with his split-finger fastball, while Burns, since being drafted, has worked on a changeup that has improved but still isn’t at the level of his other two pitches. C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 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 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
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches
Noun
  • These days, cryotherapy and cupping are high on his list of favorites, while cold plunges have notably fallen behind.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The Hill Country is especially prone to flooding issues because its steep slopes, shallow soils and exposed bedrock repel heavy rain instead of absorbing it.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Towering glaciers flow down the Himalayas' northern slopes like icy giants cascading onto China's Tibetan Plateau.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 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
  • By dint of a weak quarter, Pepsi dives in a way that is not meant to happen for a food and beverage company.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 July 2026
  • The six-song EP dives deeper into Yeonjun's sonic identity, expanding into rap rock, R&B, pop and alternative hip-hop.
    Olivia Munson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Mindy Kaling rocks a butter yellow outfit outside Good Morning America on July 9 in New York City.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Here, Jordyn Woods rocks her goddess braids in a ponytail with the top two front braids left loose for a soft, tendril-y look.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • But the reality is, these sorts of bipartisan commissions only work when a president throws his full weight behind them and Congress really wants to fix a problem, rather than find an excuse to continue to do nothing.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The viral video of the incident shows the Mercedes being hit with a skateboard a couple of times before the skater throws his preferred method of transportation at the vehicle.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 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
Verb
  • Moene argues that this wage compression promotes innovation and dynamism by boosting the profitability of growth industries and by lowering profits in lagging industries.
    Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • The insect also produces large amounts of sticky honeydew, which promotes the growth of black sooty mold—a plant disease—that can interfere with photosynthesis and coat leaves, branches, and outdoor surfaces.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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