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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He was sitting in the mid-90s as a high-schooler in the suburbs of Kansas City and reached 100 while pitching in junior college, as he grew into his 6-foot-7 frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

What was it like pitching in front of 100,000 people?

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Remy just became an Israeli citizen with the hope of joining the national softball team and pitching in the 2028 Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Ahlsten: My highest-conviction long-term investment is Deere, which I started pitching in 2020.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

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

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz