pitchpole

verb

Definition of pitchpolenext
as in to tump (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchpole
  1. overthrow
  2. topple
  3. invert
  4. overset
  5. turn over
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  • Rebel alliance faces divisions The TPLF joined six other opposition groups in September to try to overthrow Abiy’s governing Prosperity Party.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The guy who tried to overthrow Colum and take Clan MacKenzie for himself until Ellen went all Die Hard and killed him and his men?
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of overthrow
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  • Then, SpaceX’s June offering toppled that statistic, raising more than $85 billion (registration required), including the greenshoe, underscoring the scale of investor demand.
    — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 2024 trophy was held by Freddie Freeman, whose grand slam toppled the New York Yankees.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of topple
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  • The outfit played with the classic pattern by varying the size of the dots and inverting the color scheme.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The reveal started off with the roadster climbing a ramp which eventually left it inverted.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of invert
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  • That led to the Saints to overset the edge or overrun the ball carrier, creating huge cutback lanes.
    — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • McGovern will often overset shaded defensive linemen, which opens up the inside move for defenders.
    — John Owning, Dallas News, 1 June 2020
Definition of overset
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  • Corlette said to make sure any arrangement is formally agreed upon in advance so the account isn't unexpectedly turned over to collections.
    — Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The defenseman scored from alone in front of the net after Michael Rasmussen turned over the puck along the boards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn over
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