PITS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

pits 1 of 2

noun

plural of pit

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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pits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pit

as in dents

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Recent Examples of pits

Noun

The amenities inside the room get the little details right with SMEG kettles, Dyson hair dryers, ample soaking tubs, a wine fridge, and even private patios with fire pits for rooms on the lower level. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 The most prominent contest pits Ted Gaines against Gina Posey for the open 4th District seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 This reaction converts the silicon into soluble silicates, leaving behind tiny pits across the surface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 The playground, called The Yard, resembles a junkyard where kids are given free rein to saw plywood by hand, romp in mud pits, and nail together structures to climb and jump from. — Marina Lopes, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026 Oil drilling began in the Bayou in the 1920s, a time of lawless extraction, and for decades, companies would simply dump their wastewater into large, unlined pits, allowing the fluid to seep into the ground. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026 Molcajetes constructed of lava rock with pits creating a rough and not smooth nor easily cleanable surface were in the facility. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Outdoor living investment surged during the pandemic, but much of that early spending went to basic patios, grills and fire pits. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 The discreet après-ski lounge, complete with outdoor fire pits, plunge pool, and locker room, is open exclusively to club members and hotel guests. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits

Noun

But Colasante kept targeting him, and eventually the short passing game opened up some big holes for junior running back Jayke Collins, who rushed 20 times for 198 yards, including touchdown runs of 55 yards and 20 yards.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
The common octopus is a generalist predator in coastal waters, particularly around rocky shores, where there are many holes to squeeze through, Kuba said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of holes

Verb

The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.

— Douglas P. McCormick, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Definition of dents

Noun

Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Tenuta says over time, that process sets the stage for tooth decay, often referred to as caries, or eventually cavities (a hole in a tooth that comes from this decay).

— Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cavities

Noun

Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The underwater drone, tethered to the ship with cables and about the size of a small car, was just above the ocean floor as the researchers and pilots searched for furrows potentially left by whales.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of furrows

Noun

Culex mosquitoes can breed in a wide range of habitats, including storm drains, roadside ditches, retention ponds, wetlands and other standing water.

— Kylee Rae Noel, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026