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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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Pitching coach Gus Rico was having dinner on Thursday when head coach Matt Mowry of Birmingham High complimented him on closer Aidan Martinez recording all seven of his outs on strikeouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

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 stars: Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings in the Dodgers’ Game 3 win and closed out Game 5 to earn the save and secure the title.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

Pitching coach Mark Prior visited the mound at one point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

Pitching up and down as the horse runs, it offers little for the jockey to grab to avoid plunging to the ground and under the horse’s hooves.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand