as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
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Recent Examples of pit
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Afterward, the battered bodies of dozens of men were dumped into a pit and covered with dirt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The researchers pitted several contemporary AI models against humans — including GPT-4o, LLaMa-3.1-405B, and GPT-4.5.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Fossils have been found in the asphalt pits at Rancho La Brea in Los Angeles and in paleontological sites in the midwestern U.S, according to the Illinois State Museum.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Afterward, the battered bodies of dozens of men were dumped into a pit and covered with dirt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is also mounting anticipation for a Battle of Ontario series pitting the Senators against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The researchers pitted several contemporary AI models against humans — including GPT-4o, LLaMa-3.1-405B, and GPT-4.5.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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One obstacle the Bengals face in their quest for postseason play, however, is the outbreak of injuries that started in spring training and have created a significant hole in their offense.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The index ultimately ended the day about 349 points, or 0.9%, lower as President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies dented stocks for a third day.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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The shift from Apple had a secondary, perhaps psychological, effect: denting China's ability to produce the most popular consumer product in the world, and shifting that production to its biggest rival in the East.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fluoride helps prevent cavities in teeth and can be found naturally in water — but at levels that are too low to offer any benefit to people.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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While almost all bodies of water contain the naturally-occurring mineral at some level, scientists discovered in the 1930s that upping the amount could boost public dental health and prevent cavities.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Resolve this issue by first checking which water supply line is kinked.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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Flush the Water Supply Lines The water supply lines are at risk of kinking and becoming clogged with sediment, scale buildup, and debris.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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