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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 last hit was particularly noteworthy, as Rafaela fell behind 1-2 in the count before laying off two pitches low and outside. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2025 The event included a parade of teams, a singing of the National Anthem and Janie Reed throwing out the first pitch (Reed is a former collegiate All-American at the University of Oregon, silver medal-winning Olympian of the 2020 Summer Olympics, and professional softball player). —Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Musk first pitched the department to Trump last August and has been named as a leader since the president announced his intention to actually create it. —William Gavin, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025 Last season, Estévez pitched to a 2.45 ERA with 26 saves in 54 games for the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 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
  • Meanwhile, their dive supervisor, Craig Frederick, was in the diving bell managing their tethers (a.k.a.
    — Keith Langston, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The forecast initially turned negative, to -1.5%, on Friday after factoring in the dive in consumer spending that was reported in January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures report released that day.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald and Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • What To Know Vance was preparing to climb onto a lift for the slopes over the weekend, when he was accused of being owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who illegally invaded Ukraine three years ago.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.
    — Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of slope
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  • Wooden posts were erected on the site at some point, but the stone monument that remains today was begun around 2500 B.C.E. Adjustments were made to the positions of the smaller, inner bluestones 200 to 300 years later.
    — Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers, for example, have erected a dedicated transportation hub behind centerfield for public transportation and rideshare.
    — Candace Oehler, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • In the gripping series, Mullen faces a complex but all-too-realistic cyberattack that plunges the world into chaos.
    — Ally Neagen, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • As the dinosaur ambled away, great tail swaying behind its multi-ton body, golden goop began to trickle out of the tree where the wound had just been cut.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
  • After meeting with leaders Monday and Tuesday, however, a handful of the holdouts, such as Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), were swayed to vote for the resolution.
    — Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • Everyone is coming to that conclusion from different vantage points, and the solution is not to throw the baby out with the bathwater but to combine the best of traditional marketing, campaigns and communications strategies with where the culture is going.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Last season, Means made four starts once again, and threw 20.2 innings.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of throw
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  • Rather than simply dredging the sea floor and dumping the soil back into the ocean elsewhere, all materials are reused for land reclamation or infrastructure projects.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
  • But Williams dumped the ball off to Brandon Clarke under the rim, and Robinson, recovering once again, arrived a split-second late.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of dump
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  • Fraudsters also promote the overstated withholding scheme, encouraging taxpayers to inflate income and withholding on forms like W-2s and 1099s for larger refunds.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • But the big reveal, designed to promote President Donald Trump’s new culture of transparency, fell flat.
    — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
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