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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
What’s certain is this baseball-crazy nation will focus on every pitch at the Tokyo Dome as two of its own look to shine. Follow me on Twitter. —Jay Paris, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 Training is over for the day and the ground is empty, apart from groundsman Paul Chaloner and his staff beavering away on the pitch. —Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bob Nutting and the Pirates' front office need to spend the money to put a solid team around this pitching staff, or else the Pirates will look back on the Skenes era in the Steel City and kick themselves in the behind for never winning anything meaningful. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 The level of cartoonish selfishness and narcissism these late-capitalistic nightmares are granted here, however, starts to tip into a level that pitches everything into omnishambles territory. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 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
  • The submarine—the Scenic Neptune—can carry up to six passengers per dive.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • That same day the U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued a safety bulletin on the dangers of dive boats operating in the Red Sea.
    — John Bacon, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of dive
Noun
  • In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of slope
Verb
  • With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyitaw labored in the 40 C (104 F) heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.
    — DAVID RISING, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
  • With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyidaw labored in the 104 F heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.
    — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • Over half of the uber-wealthy on Bloomberg’s index saw their fortunes plunge an average of 3.3 percent, with American billionaires really taking it on the chin.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Her investigation plunges her into the heart of a life-changing event, providing her with a front-row seat to the chaos and intrigue of a bloody political firestorm.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • Science fiction becomes a shopping reality: Gen AI tools are replacing search engines; social media platforms are becoming purchase powerhouses; and influencers—ordinary people in almost every conceivable way—now have epic reach and sway.
    — Lindsey Mazza, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Organizers hope the nationwide protests will sway lawmakers on issues such as voting rights, social services, and economic policy.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of sway
Verb
  • There’s always the chance that one of the scads of backups on the team overtakes Aguilar after spring practice and fall training camp, but don’t count on it based on the fact that no one else on the roster has thrown a pass at the college level.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates were only a few innings into the regular season and a freak injury on opening day already threw a wrench into the team’s lineup.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • The plan is/was to dump most of the high-leverage load on Romano, Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering.
    — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Global investors have been fretting over the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the global economy, leading them to dump equities.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of dump
Verb
  • Musk responded to an X user who shared a video of Navarro promoting tariffs.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
  • On Monday, April 7, the G20 actress, 59, made an appearance on Good Morning America to promote her upcoming action film, out on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, April 10.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of promote

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