pitching

present participle of pitch
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as in plunging
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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Recent Examples of pitching The Rangers are pitching well enough that the ownership group should lean into a team that is overachieving. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 The struggling Athletics on Monday dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson. CBS News, 13 July 2026 Martinez went out of his way to say the All-Star bid would not have been possible without the work of his teammates, the bullpen, pitching coach Kyle Snyder and even the team’s scouting department and research and development staff. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Going into the draft, Kantrovitz indicated the Cubs would emphasize pitching as a target. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Besieged by pitching injuries and working with an imbalanced farm system tilted toward hitting prospects, the Cubs have been resourceful. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026 On Saturday, the 25-year-old seemed to be on the fence about pitching on Tuesday. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026 The Padres’ starting pitching woes continued, as Walker Buehler allowed seven runs in five innings one start after yielding nine runs in four innings. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 Ask Better Questions Ask questions rather than pitching yourself. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching
Verb
  • The film stops several yellow bricks short of erecting a temple to the sacrifices of fame.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Officials, still working on guidance that will allow third parties to host the accounts, are also eyeing ways to increase enrollment, including partnering with brands, erecting billboards, and collaborating with medical facilities.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
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  • Zendaya embraced her ethereal character by wearing a custom ivory Jacquemus draped gown with a simple halter neck and low-plunging back for a photo call in London.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
  • London designer Talia Byre bridged the gap between both silhouettes with her extra-large, striped polo shirt-dress with its plunging v-neck.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
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  • With the World Cup, Wimbledon, and Hollywood premieres all happening in tandem, there has been no shortage of athletes and actors rocking noteworthy watches this week.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • On July 17, Zendaya also debuted a new wavy bob hairstyle, a departure from the curly pixie cut she’s been rocking on the red carpet.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The idea shouldn’t be throwing them into a complete void, but pairing freedom with opportunity — providing access to books, art supplies, toys, outdoor spaces or friends — and then letting children figure out what to do with them.
    Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
  • And its merger with SpaceX, followed by the latter going public in a historic IPO, led to dozens of employees leaving the company, throwing daily operations into chaos.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 16 July 2026
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  • Part of the issue was Disney’s decision to release the show, which had been completed since around 2024, all at once, dumping 22 episodes onto the platform with limited prior advertising.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • Flash flooding continues across South Central Texas as thunderstorms train over the same areas, dumping up to a foot of rain and triggering water rescues and road closures.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Ads promoting Democratic candidates, on the other hand, shy away from specific policy proposals.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Celebrity CEOs in the feed What’s changed over the past few years is that the format of executive communications is tilting toward social‑native content.
    Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Since summer’s first day on June 21, the days have been growing shorter as the Northern Hemisphere slowly starts tilting toward autumn.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
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  • Instead of raising expensive new money from outside investors, parent companies extracted equity from their nonbank subsidiaries and funneled it into their commercial bank arms.
    Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Later, the Moon squares combative Mars, raising the odds of sharp words and impatient reactions.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

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“Pitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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