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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
The field is tight and drivers can’t afford to slide tires and lose time on pit road — and the 600-mile format magnifies those challenges for every team.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The format pits betrayal against detection in an ultimate mind game.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Rossi pulled into his pit box, and his car was covered in flames.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
The field is tight and drivers can’t afford to slide tires and lose time on pit road — and the 600-mile format magnifies those challenges for every team.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
Verb
The 2025 Champions League final, which crowns the men’s soccer champion of Europe, pits Paris Saint-Germain against Inter Milan.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The format pits betrayal against detection in an ultimate mind game.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit
Noun
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Despite his success, DeBoer’s tenure in Dallas will now be best remembered for his snap decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger after the Stars fell into an early 2-0 hole in their elimination game against Edmonton last week.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Three holes were drilled in his skull to reduce the pressure on his brain (those holes were later filled with titanium plugs).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Instability in the region since the October 7, 2023 attacks on Southern Israel, however, has dented its appeal to international production.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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That barely dents the upside, with the net win coming to $17,700,000.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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For small cavities, your dentist may recommend using fluoride or other products.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Some studies suggest that launching from tree cavities or branches at specific angles further optimizes its glide performance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Over time, those kinks create a weakness in the hose, which becomes even more prone to kinking.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The secret that keeps these garden hoses from kinking sits at each end.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Pit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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