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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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But in the decades that followed, the splitter was “put in timeout,” as one pitching coach put it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“We’re playing a lot better and it has has to do with things we weren’t sharp at, pitching, playing defense and productive offense,” coach Peter Gunny said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

UCLA’s relief pitching continues to be a major strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Both teams have shown they have the pitching to advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The ground heaved, pitching Jonathan into the air.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.