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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
  • Maddalena loves traveling to Japan, Hawaii, New York, Paris, Spain and, above all, Italy, her beloved country.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The industry loves talking about the circular economy, but the trail of money, or the lack thereof, tells a different story.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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  • McCarthy understands that dynamic.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • The industry understands people have different needs, and is working to make travel feel more personal and human.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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