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
Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Kids can fish, kayak, or splash in the river to their heart’s content then wind down in the evening around the communal fire pit roasting s’mores and telling ghost stories just like the good ol’ days.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
While the co-main event pits UFC women’s strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili against Tatiana Suarez.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The current phase will have minimal disruptions, starting with projects such as elevator pit installations.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Kids can fish, kayak, or splash in the river to their heart’s content then wind down in the evening around the communal fire pit roasting s’mores and telling ghost stories just like the good ol’ days.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Formerly known as the Cheez-It Bowl (not to be confused with the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, also played in Orlando), the game pitting a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 Conference was renamed after the breakfast pastry in 2023.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
While the co-main event pits UFC women’s strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili against Tatiana Suarez.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
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After digging an early 16–2 hole, George Mason stunned the favorites by winning 65–60.Newsweek, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With these rigs, the line holder works in the ordinary way, but the line runs through a small hole in the top of a wooden box that has no bottom.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The car is dinged and dented, and the paint is chipping off the nose.Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Drugmakers such as Pfizer and Moderna are still recovering from falling Covid vaccination rates in the U.S., which have dented their profits over the last two years.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This can cause cavities and lead to infection and tooth loss in the long term, affecting quality of life for children and adults alike.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Four hornet nests found inside alder tree cavities in Whatcom County were eradicated between October 2020 and September 2021.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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 31 Dec. 2024.
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