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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
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  • The couple loves to travel and has an affinity for izakayas, aka casual Japanese bars that are social but intimate.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Everyone loves the idea of being financially independent, and the FIRE approach makes that life accessible.
    Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • John Keating, a combat veteran who served on the City Council for 15 years, pitched himself as an experienced politician who understands city government deeply.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But for as much as Rick and Morty understands geekdom and storytelling conventions, the secret sauce is how much the series is interested in understanding feelings.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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