as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
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Recent Examples of pits
Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
On-site pickleball courts are already seeing action, and outdoor fire pits, hammocks, gardens, and a dog park can be found throughout the property’s 11 acres.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Right in the middle of Brooklyn, that part where Gowanus and Carroll Gardens meet, is a log cabin with roaring fire pits out front and split-log patio chairs.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But expect fire pits and space heaters on the outdoor terrace at Bistro Collins and its poolside restaurant Nautilus.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The Woodward training facility at Copper Mountain, Colorado, allows skiers and snowboarders to practice their spin and flip tricks into foam pits and onto airbags before taking them to snow.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The 6001 America Center building features an outdoor seating area, fire pits, collaboration spaces, and courts for basketball, pickleball, and other sports.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
This treatment creates microscopic and nanoscopic pits in the metal.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Five on-site restaurants, pet-friendly rooms, fire pits, and lawn games make this a versatile property for families, couples, or solo travelers.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
On-site pickleball courts are already seeing action, and outdoor fire pits, hammocks, gardens, and a dog park can be found throughout the property’s 11 acres.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Right in the middle of Brooklyn, that part where Gowanus and Carroll Gardens meet, is a log cabin with roaring fire pits out front and split-log patio chairs.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But expect fire pits and space heaters on the outdoor terrace at Bistro Collins and its poolside restaurant Nautilus.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The Woodward training facility at Copper Mountain, Colorado, allows skiers and snowboarders to practice their spin and flip tricks into foam pits and onto airbags before taking them to snow.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The 6001 America Center building features an outdoor seating area, fire pits, collaboration spaces, and courts for basketball, pickleball, and other sports.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
This treatment creates microscopic and nanoscopic pits in the metal.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Five on-site restaurants, pet-friendly rooms, fire pits, and lawn games make this a versatile property for families, couples, or solo travelers.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits
Noun
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Bhatia made it through 47 holes of this signature event until his first bogey when the strengthening wind sent his tee shot well over the green on the par-3 12th.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Another method is to use injection-spray bars to create thousands of small holes on a course, using nozzles that force water into the snow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Red Wings’ penalty kill has been better on the whole this season, though an 0-for-3 showing certainly dents their numbers and drops them to 80 percent on the season.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Lakers, like the Celtics, are tenants in their arena, which dents their ability to drive revenue from concerts and other events.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, like candy, these sweet ingredients can stick to your teeth and lead to cavities.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Underground cavities found on Venus Taking a fresh look at radar data collected by Magellan, a team of scientists were able to spot a large underground cavity on Venus created by lava flow.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ditches drop deep into scraggly forest on either side of that road, and in the winter, cars often slide off and topple down the hill.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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This does not include cars that slide into ditches or crashes reported to local authorities.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pits. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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