Definitions

pitching

[pich-ing] / ˈpɪtʃ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

oblique

Synonyms

STRONG

bent diagonal inclining sideway sideways sidewise

WEAK

angled askew aslant awry crooked distorted diverging on the bias pitched slanted sloped sloping tilted tilting tipped tipping

NOUN

cast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

casting

STRONG

ejection expulsion fling flinging heave heaving hurl hurling launching lob lobbing pitch projection propulsion shooting sling slinging thrust thrusting toss tossing

Antonyms

WEAK

catch keeping retention

Example Sentences

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Pitching availability has always been an issue in the WBC, an unfortunate consequence of holding the event in the middle of March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Pitching is what he treats as work, and Ohtani was amped up to return to the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Pitching is just making the adjustment as quick as you can.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

Pitching coach Mark Prior said Sasaki will face the Chicago White Sox in a “hybrid B game” on Tuesday while left-hander Blake Snell starts the major league exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

Pitching a song in the wrong range can have significant negative consequences on a child’s musical self-esteem.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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