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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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Verb
  • Crawford’s wife, Melanie, loves old Charles Dickens books and Crawford was impressed by their illustrations.
    Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Mold loves moisture, so removing lingering dampness helps prevent regrowth.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • Talarico clearly understands the task ahead.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Variety understands that Finan will play Spragg’s husband Ralph Marvell, a significant role in the film.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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