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as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
needed help pitching a tent
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as in rocking
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the ship pitched in the choppy sea
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as in throwing
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 unloading
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 promoting
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 tilting
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 pitching
So, a little more than an hour before the Dodgers’ lineup was released, pitching coach Mark Prior discussed the idea of having Ohtani make the start in Glasnow’s place.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Beyond adding backstop range, the company is pitching the C15 as a way to design vehicles around smaller battery packs without sacrificing total driving range, potentially cutting weight and cost.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
General Martin is Maggie’s (Taylor Misiak) Canadian idol and invites to Stroopsdorf with the idea of pitching herself as a mentee, but things get complicated when General Martin and the Colonel develop an immediate attraction.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
After his electrifying major league debut last Friday, Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle will get another start on Friday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, as part of a shakeup to the starting rotation as the season moves into its final month.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Build relationships before pitching services.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals will get a closer look at pitching prospect Stephen Kolek on Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
The Cubs still have four weeks worth of regular-season games to get through, and with Jameson Taillon out for at least two weeks with a left groin strain, pitching depth matters.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
And in another, the consumer watchdog agency is returning money to almost 1,000 homeowners swindled by door-to-door contractors pitching a home improvement financing scam.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Beyond adding backstop range, the company is pitching the C15 as a way to design vehicles around smaller battery packs without sacrificing total driving range, potentially cutting weight and cost.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
General Martin is Maggie’s (Taylor Misiak) Canadian idol and invites to Stroopsdorf with the idea of pitching herself as a mentee, but things get complicated when General Martin and the Colonel develop an immediate attraction.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
After his electrifying major league debut last Friday, Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle will get another start on Friday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, as part of a shakeup to the starting rotation as the season moves into its final month.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Build relationships before pitching services.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals will get a closer look at pitching prospect Stephen Kolek on Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
The Cubs still have four weeks worth of regular-season games to get through, and with Jameson Taillon out for at least two weeks with a left groin strain, pitching depth matters.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
And in another, the consumer watchdog agency is returning money to almost 1,000 homeowners swindled by door-to-door contractors pitching a home improvement financing scam.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching
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Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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With his business suffering from the bridge closing, Vishal Patel came up with the idea of erecting a sign on his cousin’s property that would advertise the Spring Hill Inn and Uno Pizzeria & Grill.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Observers warn that any attempt to disarm it by force risks plunging the country into civil conflict.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some might argue that the United States is risking plunging itself into an ethically questionable war, but that is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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At a point where the resurgent Chili's is rocking, Cracker Barrel is still selling rocking chairs.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The community has shown us overwhelming support—rocking our drops, tagging us on social media, and helping spread the word with real pride.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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More Getty Images Purdy certainly did not play his best football last year, throwing for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Twins were holding a historic fire sale, unloading 11 players on or just before deadline day.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hikers ascend the Vestdalur trail past rusting WWII relics and wild blueberries—while ferries from Europe dock with a hiss—unloading travelers into a town where the fjord glows silver.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Bipartisan support for promoting democracy abroad continued for decades after the Cold War ended.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The early renewal was revealed Wednesday morning by series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore while promoting The Paper’s launch on NBC’s Today.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ports all face downward, but can be accessed by tilting the panel or setting it face down on your desk.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the composition of the Fed is changing, tilting the central bank more dovish.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Since 1995, when Trevor’s twins Joshua and Samuel died in England, the Marlborough father has dedicated his life to raising funds to donate to special care baby units throughout the country.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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