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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
An interesting subplot: A June return may have pitted Darvish against the Dodgers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Same goes for any fleshy fruits with central pits or seeds.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Javon Baker goes deep On a late snap pitting the Patriots’ second-string offense and defense, Javon Baker took off straight down the middle of the field.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
An interesting subplot: A June return may have pitted Darvish against the Dodgers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
And after the show, there was no need to navigate the winding, dark twists of Pierce Road, because a campsite with a fire pit, picnic table and food storage box was waiting just up the hill.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Same goes for any fleshy fruits with central pits or seeds.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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With just 18 holes remaining, Ludvig Aberg and Harry Hall round out the top five at 8-under.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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One Netherlands international, according to the police, allowed his Porsche to be used by criminals and the car ended up riddled with bullet holes.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The book, its spine cracked and corners dented, was written by a young woman named Mary Shelley — my distant ancestor, as detailed in that same coat of arms.—
Daphne Woolsoncroft,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Sequentially, Pop Mart's share price plunged 12.1% for the week ending June 20, marking its steepest fall since late 2023, denting a massive rally that sent its shares over 600% higher over the last 12 months.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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This erosion can weaken teeth over time, increasing their vulnerability to cavities and discomfort.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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This is even more likely to result in a clog if the drain hose is kinked, which is a common occurrence.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Traditional hoses will kink and coil, and can be really disruptive to an activity that should feel stress free.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 July 2025
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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