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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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  • University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Deadline understands that project is still in development.
    Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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