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as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
needed help pitching a tent
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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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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 dumping
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
He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The right-handed reliever has been a key piece of Atlanta’s pitching staff in helping bridge the gap between the starting pitcher and back end of the bullpen.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
And he wasn’t done with the Rangers’ pitching staff on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
According to reports, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had been privately pitching the idea of government ownership to administration officials since early 2025, and had revisited it with senior officials in Washington this week as part of broader talks about AI regulation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026
His blast marked the only hit allowed by the Rays pitching staff – including opener Ian Seymour, who struck out five and issued one walk over four innings – until Ceddanne Rafaela singled with two outs in the sixth (and was immediately caught stealing second to end the inning).
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
That history matters for a region pitching itself as MLB-ready.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
And after pitching the game of his life to take the Mustangs back to state for the first time since 2019, the senior right-hander basked in a whirlwind of emotions.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
But pitching for the third straight day, Giants reliever Keaton Winn could not protect the two-run lead in the ninth.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The right-handed reliever has been a key piece of Atlanta’s pitching staff in helping bridge the gap between the starting pitcher and back end of the bullpen.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
And he wasn’t done with the Rangers’ pitching staff on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
According to reports, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had been privately pitching the idea of government ownership to administration officials since early 2025, and had revisited it with senior officials in Washington this week as part of broader talks about AI regulation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026
His blast marked the only hit allowed by the Rays pitching staff – including opener Ian Seymour, who struck out five and issued one walk over four innings – until Ceddanne Rafaela singled with two outs in the sixth (and was immediately caught stealing second to end the inning).
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
That history matters for a region pitching itself as MLB-ready.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
And after pitching the game of his life to take the Mustangs back to state for the first time since 2019, the senior right-hander basked in a whirlwind of emotions.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
But pitching for the third straight day, Giants reliever Keaton Winn could not protect the two-run lead in the ninth.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching
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Peggy takes it upon herself to bring the neighborhood together by erecting a lending library in her front yard.—
Adrienne Matei,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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Amazon considered erecting data centers that could accommodate widespread liquid cooling to make the most of these power-hungry Nvidia GPUs.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The floor-length number was designed with a plunging V-neck, adorned with sparkling floral appliques.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Strong wind gusts are expected to move into the Boise area, forecasters said, bringing low road visibility, plunging temperatures and possible power outages.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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On Saturday night, the TikTokker showed up solo to Nylon magazine’s fab party on the beach that featured a surprise concert by Ellie Goulding, who was rocking a baby bump.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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After all, neckwear is one of relatively limited opportunities to play with color and pattern, albeit with guardrails that enable even the most conservative of dressers to feel comfortable rocking whimsical ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
7 Dec. 2025
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Paul Goldschmidt hit an infield single off Braydon Fisher (2-2) to begin the ninth and advanced on Fisher's throwing error.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Nick Loftin, who pinch-hit for Michael Massey, committed a costly mistake, throwing just wide of Jac Caglianone, who was playing first base because Vinnie Pasquantino had exited the game earlier with an injury (more about that below).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The film showed a bowl of soup, and then a hand dumping oyster crackers into it (something of the pottage equivalent of marshmallows in hot chocolate).—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Start by dumping of that new, spicy chicken sandwich and bringing back the original one - which was by far better than every other chicken sandwich, IMHO.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Tom Holland and Zendaya made promoting their new movie look like a casual date moment.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The push is being led by tech giant Huawei through the Ultra HD Video Alliance, which is promoting its own HDR Vivid standard as an alternative to the Digital Cinema Initiatives certification framework that has governed cinema projection globally for decades.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Those insights are raising important questions about how these tools should be used and where their limitations lie.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Could the depletion prompt a market panic, raising prices even higher?—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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