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
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have figured out how to turn date pits into artificial bones.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The home also boasts a heated greenhouse, multiple outdoor fire pits and massive windows inside the home overlooking the stunning greenery.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The open-air space also has fire pits, umbrellas, blankets and giant TV screens.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Outside, gravel paths lead to a saltwater pool with ocean views, fire pits for evening gatherings, and a wood-burning sauna tucked into the landscape.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Online platforms like Campspace connect you with locals who allow you to camp in their garden, with varying amenities such as bathroom access or fire pits depending on the owner’s preferences.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Drugstore beetles look similar but have deep pits on the wings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The new picture also captures shadowy fractures and pits that hint at large volumes of water ice still buried beneath the surface, as well as numerous impact craters surrounded by the detritus of their own explosive formation.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
These pits can merge to form larger depressions, with floors often covered in polygonal patterns resulting from stresses caused by water freezing and sublimating as Mars' climate changes across the aeons, triggered by changes in the Red Planet's axial tilt.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have figured out how to turn date pits into artificial bones.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The home also boasts a heated greenhouse, multiple outdoor fire pits and massive windows inside the home overlooking the stunning greenery.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The open-air space also has fire pits, umbrellas, blankets and giant TV screens.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Outside, gravel paths lead to a saltwater pool with ocean views, fire pits for evening gatherings, and a wood-burning sauna tucked into the landscape.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Online platforms like Campspace connect you with locals who allow you to camp in their garden, with varying amenities such as bathroom access or fire pits depending on the owner’s preferences.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Drugstore beetles look similar but have deep pits on the wings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The new picture also captures shadowy fractures and pits that hint at large volumes of water ice still buried beneath the surface, as well as numerous impact craters surrounded by the detritus of their own explosive formation.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits
Noun
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, nine holes into his pro-am practice round on Thursday, hours before the real competition started, Retief Goosen changed his grip.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The richest man alive, Elon Musk, has countered that taxing every billionaire at 100% barely dents the $39 trillion national debt.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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,
22 Apr. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lupines flourish in ditches and on highway embankments—especially north of Duluth along Highway 61, the Minnesota scenic byway that traces Lake Superior's north shore.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Pits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pits. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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