as in hole
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 pit
Clare Fisher, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The final matchup of the Sweet 16 pits two teams that are no stranger to deep runs in March Madness.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The high-stakes move pits him against foreign allies, as well as a domestic coalition of business interests, free trade advocates and others who have thrived in the status quo.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Khloé Kardashian Was Stopped by Cop at 15 After Driving Caitlyn Jenner's Car Without a License
Other snaps include a snowman, the lobby of a luxury hotel, the family riding on snowmobiles and a cozy-looking fire pit.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The final matchup of the Sweet 16 pits two teams that are no stranger to deep runs in March Madness.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Copa Libertadores pits the strongest teams from each South American soccer league against each other every year and this usually results in epic battles, unrivalled passion and some of the most dramatic soccer scenes on the planet.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The high-stakes move pits him against foreign allies, as well as a domestic coalition of business interests, free trade advocates and others who have thrived in the status quo.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Their current stairs are in poor condition, with layers of plywood covering holes and structural issues.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The German luxury automaker said Trump's tariffs would dent its profit margin by 2.5 percentage points on a gross basis, without mitigation measures that could include cutting the sales of its entry-level models in the U.S. and offering only its higher-end vehicles, sources told Bloomberg.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The cars were dented, with a number of windows broken with traffic cones, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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And, a wealth of studies have found that water fluoridation was related to a significant (up to 30%) decrease in cavities among adults and children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Resolve this issue by first checking which water supply line is kinked.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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Flush the Water Supply Lines The water supply lines are at risk of kinking and becoming clogged with sediment, scale buildup, and debris.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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