pitching in

VERB

help out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through get going

WEAK

aid attack begin buckle down chip in commence contribute contribute work cooperate do do one's bit fall to get cracking go to it help help; get busy hop to it join in jump in launch lend a hand participate plunge into set about set to subscribe tackle tee off volunteer wade in

Antonyms

WEAK

hinder hurt prevent

Example Sentences

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Norway, the Netherlands and Denmark are pitching in to help pick up the bill for Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Last month at DodgerFest, Roberts announced Ohtani will not pitch in the WBC in order to focus on pitching in the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“Sometimes all of us pitching in can make a huge difference,” the mayor said from a flooded street corner during the first big rain in October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Freeman pointed out that in addition to pitching in three games, Yamamoto also warmed up to pitch in a fourth.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

If Zach’s any expert on the issue, the town’s not pitching in for it.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz