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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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  • While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Ronnie Doucette loves feeding his Billerica community, running What the Fork food truck and restaurant with his wife and their six kids.
    Juli McDonald, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But Rolex is a bit unpredictable and understands the scarcity could be what turns a collectible watch into an icon.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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