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noun

Definition of pitchnext
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as in dive
an act or instance of diving the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

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pitch

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verb

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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

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as in to plunge
to cast oneself head first into deep water when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the ship pitched in the choppy sea

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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

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as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

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as in to promote
to provide publicity for the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers

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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

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How is the word pitch distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast, fling, hurl, sling, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

When could cast be used to replace pitch?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

When would fling be a good substitute for pitch?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

In what contexts can hurl take the place of pitch?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

When is it sensible to use sling instead of pitch?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Where would throw be a reasonable alternative to pitch?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

When can toss be used instead of pitch?

The meanings of toss and pitch largely overlap; however, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

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Recent Examples of pitch
Noun
The original pitch to Artists Equity was focused on the competition. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025 Universal has landed the pitch for the feature The Natural Order, based on author Matthew Aldrich’s unpublished manuscript. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently pitched a blockbuster trade that would send Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara to the Red Sox in a three-player deal. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025 Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Friday morning that Crochet, Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler will pitch the club’s first three games to open the season in Texas. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitch
  1. dive
  2. slope
  3. erect
  4. plunge
  5. sway
  6. throw
  7. dump
  8. promote
Noun
  • In fact, dive shops often use trucks—not boats—to get to them.
    — Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
  • To understand how disruptive Red Eye can be, picture this scenario: an F-15 dives low, releases munitions, then yanks into a sharp ascent—a maneuver designed to throw off any pursuer.
    — Amir Husain, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • In New Mexico, the high wind warning is impacting portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, the southeast Tularosa Basin, and the west-central Tularosa Basin.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Biking through the Marin Headlands is a memorable experience, followed by a visit to the hamlet of Sausalito or a rigorous ride up the slopes of Mount Tamalpais.
    — Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • The city erected the artwork in 2020 amid sweeping, nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by Minneapolis police.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The proposal is to tear down the former Hughes Health and Rehabilitation center at 29 Highland St. and erect a pair of four-story apartment buildings.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of erect
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  • Tesla Stock Price Drop: Why TSLA Crashed 50% Since December And The Impact On Investors Tesla stock has plunged by over 50% since December, a dramatic collapse that has stunned shareholders and analysts alike.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Stocks had plunged on Monday morning, continuing three consecutive weeks of losses, with the technology-laden Nasdaq marking its worst day since September 2022 and the Dow shedding 890 points to close beneath its 200-moving average for the first time since late 2023.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of plunge
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  • Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own Saudi oil also gives the crown prince sway over the global supply of crude and its price.
    — Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
  • While that might be true for future presidents, Trump is not as swayed by public opinion as a second-term president, and a Congress ruled by the same party is much more willing to acquiesce to the demands of the executive.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • There’s still not enough playmakers there for Young to throw to, especially not enough of them with speed.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The 41-year-old Bachelor Nation alum revealed in a March 17 Instagram post that he was attacked by his family dog twice in a span of 12 hours several days earlier while throwing a barbecue with his friends.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • It’s expected to dump 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and up to 4 inches in the valleys at rates that could cause problems.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The smaller virtual star lived for 12.2 million years before dying in an explosive supernova, dumping about 0.051 solar masses of oxygen (nearly 17,000 Earth masses) into its surrounding space.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dump
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  • Federal employees in probationary status ‒ targeted in an initial round of Trump firings ‒ were either recently hired or promoted, usually within the past year.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
  • And earlier this month, one of the DOGE representatives who took part in the California trip, Tyler Hassen, was promoted to Interior’s assistant secretary for policy, management and budget, according to an order from Interior Sec.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
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