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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

1
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
Tuesday Game 2 Orangewood Christian 5, Saint Francis Catholic 3 Buzz: Carson Balls went 1 for 2 with a home run, walk and hit by pitch for the Rams. —Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025 The next Yankee batter after Cody Bellinger belted the fourth homer was second baseman Jazz Chisolm Jr., who fouled off the first pitch, took another one, then stepped out of the box in obvious discomfort, twisting from side to side as if to loosen his muscles. —Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
Have any of the cast members started pitching you their own spinoff shows yet? —Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025 Reeves and Bullock jokingly pitched a concept for Speed 3 during an anniversary screening at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles last year. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 May 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
  • The Wild’s season has been like that ride, with injuries to key players altering the team’s direction with sharp turns and dives.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This dramatic retelling dives into one of Mexico’s most notorious criminal legends from the 1960s.
    — Jamie Lang, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • Heavy equipment was sent into the hole via a slope and walls had to be built to ensure the safety of rescue workers, the outlet added.
    — Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • The Dalarna region is Sweden at its best, with dense forests speckling the landscape, a web of foot trails, dramatic waterfalls, gentle slopes for hiking and skiing, and placid lakes, including one of the country’s largest, Lake Siljan.
    — Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Definition of slope
Verb
  • The marble memorial featuring the names of the 56 football fans who died in the fire was erected as part of these 2001 developments.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Moscow also announced that monuments in Russia's Kursk region would be erected in honor of North Korea's soldiers fighting against Ukraine.
    — Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • The bodice of the long-sleeve jacket with a plunging neckline featured encrusted jeweled elements throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
  • Chinese exports plunge as U.S. retailers cancel orders over tariffs Trump announces trade deal with U.K.
    — Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Or, simply hang up a hammock and sway to the sound of the stream, songbirds and the gentle swoosh of the wind through the trees.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
  • Mayoral sway Chicago mayors have a history of bending the requirements of the head of schools’ title to fit their goals for handling the unwieldy finances of CPS.
    — Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • This felt like a culmination of different ideas that had slowly come together throughout the previous six games, with different bits being taken from each and all thrown together at Wembley.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • Another star for Crespi was sophomore Mikey Martinez, who threw 3 2/3 innings of stellar relief.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Definition of throw
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  • Compost it or dump it in the trash in a sealed bag, but never put the starter—or sourdough dough for that matter—down the drain.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
  • When the beating ended, the group loaded Ortiz into the bed of a pickup truck and dumped him in a ditch, the station reported.
    — Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
Definition of dump
Verb
  • Plus, hair loss treatments do so much more than promote hair growth, which usually takes a couple of months to see.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • Hamburg have only just been promoted after seven years away.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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