PITCHES Synonyms: 242 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of pitch

as in dives

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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jumps
leaps

as in slopes

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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pitches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pitch

as in erects

to fix in an upright position needed help pitching a tent

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as in plunges

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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surfaces

as in rocks

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

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as in throws

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 discards

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 promotes

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 tilts

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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Recent Examples of pitches

Noun

Last month, the BBC launched a competitive tender inviting pitches from producers to reboot the series. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Four pitches later, Williamson hit a two-hopper that struck the edge of where the artificial turf meets the dirt near third. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at least 100 mph during the 2026 regular season, according to Baseball Savant, obliterating the previous high of 673 set by Jordan Hicks in 2018. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Cleveland pounded out 14 hits against six Tampa Bay arms, with Ramirez and DeLauter combining for six knocks before Cade Smith slammed the door on six pitches. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 His biggest focus this winter will be adding velocity to his fastball and being more consistent with his breaking pitches. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Andrew Vaughn flied out and pinch hitter Gary Sanchez walked, taking six straight pitches. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 The number of pitches thrown by Braves pitches that were at or in excess of 100 miles per hour, all by Robert Suarez (eight) and Didier Fuentes (six), according to Statcast data. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The brands most active in this space are already pairing product pitches with behavior changes. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

Dustin May goes for the Brewers and Nick Pivetta pitches for the Padres, giving them an edge. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In addition to the rooftop tent, it's mounted a 270-degree awning that pitches off the left side of travel and swings around over the camper pod's entry door. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 That ploy doesn’t land at all, especially when Ele unsuccessfully pitches a bizarre Spy-esque idea that something interesting is hidden in the cuckoo clock. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Chen Moonves also pitches Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur, as well as Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd from Season 11 and 13, as possible options. — Matt Minton, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 The City Section championship baseball game is at Dodger Stadium, where Bret Saberhagen of Cleveland High pitches the first and only no-hitter in championship game history. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Andrew Alvarez pitches well enough to keep Washington in the game, but the bats are silent. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026 In many cars, an aggressive recuperation pitches the passengers and driver forward. — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The tools are very AI-centric, and Zoom pitches them as a way to turn your meeting insights into documents and presentations. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitches

Noun

Tony said they have been audited before and that the Broward County Commission knew about the cold plunges and sauna from a county audit completed in 2024.

— Norgan Rynor, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
There’s also a 24-hour gym, saltwater pool, infrared sauna, and cold plunges.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of plunges

Noun

From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The land on which Thwaites sits slopes downward, meaning as the glacier melts, more ice is exposed to warm ocean water.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

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Verb

King drops elephants through the air, erects wobbly Towers of Babel, lets characters run amok with depictions of her own pencils, and then summons a hand with a knife to clear a clean space on the page.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Cody erects impenetrable emotional walls around him that deny him from asking for help and creating community.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of erects

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This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles in the series, but adds in a dog companion for an extra layer of complexity and action, and dives deeper into the dark undertones previous games hinted at.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dives

Verb

That's where low-angle sunlight throws mountains and crater rims into sharp relief.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Instead of taking a walk, a batter can sprint around the bases after ball four and continue advancing until the defensive team throws the ball to every fielder.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Knowing the exceptions are happening should be the first step toward addressing those exceptions in a way that supports caregiving staff and promotes quality service.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

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