pitching

present participle of pitch
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as in plunging
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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Recent Examples of pitching The Angels fired former Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux and two of his assistants earlier Tuesday. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Despite a rash of pitching injuries, the Braves' rotation has adapted, relying on ace Chris Sale and veteran acquisitions like Tyler Mahle and Martin Perez. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Bradford, now in the rotation, and Montgomery, pitching out of the bullpen, both had elbow surgery and hadn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024 before coming back last week. CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Wero Rodowicz, creative producer of the Canneseries-winning THE ZWEIFLERS, returns to Seriesly Berlin after pitching WHO’S BURNING NOW? Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Trump is pitching it as a way to address migration and the flow of drugs from Latin America. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 The event also hosted panels about pitching your project, turning low-budget horror into hits, financing, distribution, AI, and much more. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026 The Cubs bolstered their pitching staff with a series of moves ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, acquiring Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels. Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 The official selections take part in pitching sessions and one-on-one business meetings aimed at secondary rights deals and adaptation collaborations. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching
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  • The greybeards will take on the suicide mission of storming the castle walls, erecting ladders, and invading the city while arrows and rocks rain down on them.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The killing sparked nationwide unrest, with cartel members erecting highway blockades and setting fire to vehicles and buildings across 20 Mexican states.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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  • The Iran war has put DP World on the back foot at home, with activity at Jebel Ali port in Dubai plunging some 90% after the Strait of Hormuz closed, the Financial Times reported.
    Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The continent has suffered through four brutal heat waves since May, with temperatures smashing several national records and plunging the region further into drought.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • After growing the pixie cut back out into a bob, the Mad Men actress showed off her hair while rocking a lacy blue co-ord set in selfies posted to Instagram in March.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Another big home win was in the books, and Wrigleyville was rocking.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • But the person most excited to play catch with his father, Ron, was Twins manager Derek Shelton, who wasn’t sure his arm would be capable after throwing Buxton batting practice Monday.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers beat the Titans in their last regular-season meeting in December, 37-24, with Purdy throwing three touchdowns and McCaffrey recording a rushing touchdown.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Here’s how to tell when trauma dumping might be reaching unhealthy levels in a friendship or relationship, according to therapists—and how to repair.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Independence Police Department received a tip that Kitara and another man may have beaten Simpson with a ratchet before dumping her body in an unknown location, according to court documents.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • On social media, influencers are everywhere, sharing shopping recommendations and lifestyle content or promoting beliefs about health or politics.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Vogue’s September cover star has been on an LBD kick as of late, promoting her new show, The Shards, in everything from a Breakfast at Tiffany’s-esque Prada number to an ode to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Its air taxi uses six tilting electric propellers to rise vertically before transitioning into forward flight.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Or maybe the causality flows the other way, and the parity era has shifted into a new phase where the best way to build a winner is to acquire as much star power as possible without tilting your balance too far toward the truly elite.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
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  • Previous contracts establishing long-term benefits have been set in increments of 10 or even 20 years, raising the stakes for labor and the state.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The war in the Middle East has made cargoes more scarce and, in turn, more expensive, raising the prospects of another energy crunch.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Pitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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