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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To mine the site, Perpetua would operate across three open pits and use cyanide for processing next to the East Fork South Fork Salmon River.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
And while the tour no longer has the significance of past decades, each of the five boats in the East Vacation Isle pits still have a shot at the season championship going into the season finale, which is extremely rare.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
More David Cannon/Getty Images The Walker Cup pits teams comprised of the top 10 male amateur players from the United States and Great Britain and Ireland against each other.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Don’t miss the complimentary Stumptown coffee in the morning or the s’mores around the fire pits on the patio each night.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Firefighters are working to extinguish hotspots, burning tree stumps, and hot ash pits to ensure there is no threat to containment lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
To mine the site, Perpetua would operate across three open pits and use cyanide for processing next to the East Fork South Fork Salmon River.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
And while the tour no longer has the significance of past decades, each of the five boats in the East Vacation Isle pits still have a shot at the season championship going into the season finale, which is extremely rare.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
More David Cannon/Getty Images The Walker Cup pits teams comprised of the top 10 male amateur players from the United States and Great Britain and Ireland against each other.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Don’t miss the complimentary Stumptown coffee in the morning or the s’mores around the fire pits on the patio each night.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits
Noun
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This set includes six hangers, each designed with five holes that can hold five garments both horizontally (up to 6 pounds) and vertically (up to 8 pounds).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several bullet holes, a pile of sheets, clothing and cardboard covered in blood were all found at the scene, along with an AR-style rifle, other guns and several pools of blood, according to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether this latest controversy dents MrBeast's online empire or prompts wider scrutiny of influencer accountability remains to be seen.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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For example, if a falling tree branch breaks your windshield or hail dents your car, comprehensive coverage can pay for repairs.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, dental cavities are common.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the Tehama County Division of the Park Fire Burn Scar.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district remains a throwback to the old days, much like the ancient thistle districts and thistle commissioners who were once found across Lake County in an attempt to stomp out the noxious weeds from farmlands and roadside ditches.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Pits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pits. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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