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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verb

present tense third-person singular of pit

as in dents

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Recent Examples of pits

Noun

These mysterious features are a bunch of broad, shallow pits scattered across the Martian bedrock. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Lee's cancer was the direct result of his exposure to the burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. — Robert McGreevy , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Fire pits are great and all, but this woodburning mantle takes your cool-weather entertaining to the next level. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 Tuscany has been home to clay pits revered for fine terra-cotta wine vessels used for production and storage since the time of the Etruscans, and many wineries still use local clay in addition to venturing further afield in Italy and Europe. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2026 The town said the meters and meter pits are part of its infrastructure and that tampering with the equipment is prohibited under town code. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Ease into your day with a complimentary continental breakfast delivered straight to your room, and in the evening, gather around the beach fire pits and enjoy the sea breeze. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 Food and drink The Piazza, the resort's Le Corbusier-looking central bar and restaurant, has tables spilling out on the beach and around campfire pits on chilly nights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 At the time, Lukas was working to pass the PACT Act, a law expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other hazards during overseas deployments. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pits

Noun

At the resort, there’s a host of activities and amenities, including four golf courses with 10-18 holes each, bass fishing, axe throwing, pickleball, and more.

— Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Instead of etching holes directly into the semiconductor, researchers patterned a silicon dioxide layer and then covered it with epitaxial semiconductor.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 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

Many toothpastes also have additional active ingredients that target specific oral health concerns, like cavities or gingivitis (gum inflammation).

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026
Sound waves excite the air in the cavities, forcing out the oscillating air to generate thrust.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cavities

Noun

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
In fossils, tooth marks often look like punctures or furrows.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of furrows

Noun

Travelers are advised to avoid roadside ditches, shoulders and unmarked trails and never touch anything that could be unexploded munitions.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
In the spring, when the snow is melting and the springs that are high up in the rock cliffs some miles away are carrying it down full speed, the ditches overflow as does the little creek that runs near my cabin.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026