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Definition of pitiesnext
plural of pity
as in shames
a regrettable or blameworthy act it's a pity the woodchuck ate all the flowers after you put so much effort into the garden

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pity

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Recent Examples of pities
Verb
Love Story, by turns, elevates its lovers, pities them, humanizes them. Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pities
Verb
  • Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Everyone tries spitting fire, including Alesia, who loves it, and Daisy, who hates it.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
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  • Four decades after Airheads’ release in 1986, Steffen understands why generations of people have nostalgia for the colorful candy.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • But the Forest head coach understands the bigger picture.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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