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

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A few years ago, he was 50 pounds lighter and pitching in Division III.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Reserve Bank of India are pitching in to juice the economy.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

He's nodding, and he's trying to smile, and he's pitching in with the cleanup, but he's still working.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements