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

\/\/ pitch<\/em> horseshoes<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'cast' be used to replace 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms cast<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but cast<\/em> usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.<\/p>

\/\/ cast<\/em> it to the winds<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When would 'fling' be a good substitute for 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words fling<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but fling<\/em> stresses a violent throwing.<\/p>

\/\/ flung<\/em> the ring back in his face<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'hurl' take the place of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words hurl<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> have much in common, hurl<\/em> implies power as in throwing a massive weight.<\/p>

\/\/ hurled<\/em> himself at the intruder<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'sling' instead of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words sling<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, sling<\/em> stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.<\/p>

\/\/ slung<\/em> the bag over his shoulder<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'throw' be a reasonable alternative to 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ can throw<\/em> a fastball and a curve<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'toss' be used instead of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ tossed<\/em> the coat on the bed<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is the word 'pitch' distinct from other similar verbs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ pitch<\/em> horseshoes<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'cast' be used to replace 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms cast<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but cast<\/em> usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.<\/p>

\/\/ cast<\/em> it to the winds<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When would 'fling' be a good substitute for 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words fling<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but fling<\/em> stresses a violent throwing.<\/p>

\/\/ flung<\/em> the ring back in his face<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'hurl' take the place of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Although the words hurl<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> have much in common, hurl<\/em> implies power as in throwing a massive weight.<\/p>

\/\/ hurled<\/em> himself at the intruder<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is it sensible to use 'sling' instead of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words sling<\/em><\/a> and pitch<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, sling<\/em> stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.<\/p>

\/\/ slung<\/em> the bag over his shoulder<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'throw' be a reasonable alternative to 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ can throw<\/em> a fastball and a curve<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'toss' be used instead of 'pitch'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ tossed<\/em> the coat on the bed<\/p>" } } ] }

pitch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pitchnext
1
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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2
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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3
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

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
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It was almost always mentioned alongside a different pitch from the club’s other veteran All-Star starter. —Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026 Plus, attendance at Republic FC’s current home pitch, Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park, has been strong. —Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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He is scheduled to pitch Sunday’s series final against the Brewers. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Billed as an effort to tackle affordability issues in the state, a new proposal pitched last week by an Orange County legislator would offer a full state income tax deduction for homeowners insurance premiums. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 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 discovery came after a search that included helicopters, boats, dive teams and motorcycle units, as authorities pursued multiple lines of investigation, including the possibility that Gracey may have drowned.
    — Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • For divers who want to bear witness to the major marine conservation area’s untamed natural beauty, liveaboard boats are the best way to log multiple dives and explore the area fully with local guides.
    — Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of dive
Noun
  • Iconic mountain towns like Aspen, Colorado, and Park City, Utah, were seen with shockingly bare slopes, as the region endured a historic snow drought that experts warn could bring water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Experts attributed the deaths to an exceptionally unstable snowpack and the rush of skiing enthusiasts to off-piste slopes after recent heavy snowstorms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of slope
Verb
  • Christopher Wells became active in a neighborhood movement to convince Kansas City to erect no parking signs along one side of Northeast 78th Street, preventing the choke point.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Foundations and slab work are complete, structural steel is being erected and roofing is underway.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of erect
Verb
  • A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The whole ship plunged briefly into darkness, before the emergency power system kicked in.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of plunge
Verb
  • The sudden reversal of fortunes comes as Jansa has been battling accusations of hiring an Israeli private intelligence company to sway the result following a series of video recordings reporting corruption among the prime minister's allies.
    — Jan Bratanic Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The melodic closer had the huge crowd energized and swaying along, as the nearly 50-foot stage, fully adorned in LED lights, beamed hypnotic celestial imagery in neon blue.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of sway
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  • Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
  • There was a 10-second violation trying to get the ball past halfcourt, passes that were thrown to nobody, and Miami defenders who were a step behind.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of throw
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  • Officials have been watching dam levels since a storm last week dumped heavy rain across the state, which led to catastrophic flooding that washed away roads and homes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • While the Hurricanes have adapted from being a dump-and-chase team to becoming one of the league’s more dangerous on the rush, Staal and Martinook still predominantly relied on using their forechecking to force turnovers and create chances.
    — Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of dump
Verb
  • Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.
    — Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Pittsburgh drafted McCutchen in the first round in 2005 and promoted him in 2009 for his major league debut.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of promote

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