PITCH INTO Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

pitch into

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Definition of pitch into

as in approach

to start work on energetically We pitched into the project immediately.

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as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against He pitched into his opponent without hesitation.

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Recent Examples of pitch into Turner hit the next pitch into the seats for his third homer in as many games and a 5-0 lead. — CBS News, 2 July 2026 Javier Sanoja then lined a 3-2 pitch into the gap in right-center field for a two-run triple that gave the Marlins a 2-1 lead. — Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 San Diego’s manager Craig Stammen and coach Ryan Goins were ejected three pitches into the game after arguing a check-swing call. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Peterson, though, shook it off and displayed focus and professionalism, allowing only one more run while pitching into the sixth inning of an 8-2 victory. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

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In explaining how the device converts light into an electrical charge, Koman says that molybdenum disulfide flakes are oxidized in the process of preparation.

— Dexter Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2018

Definition of light into

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The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The explosive back was thought to have at least a fighting chance, considering both his talent and opportunity as the Elks’ clear-cut lead back.

— Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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Suárez’s cross sailed into the box and landed right at the feet of John Arias, who then flushed it past the Ghana goalkeeper for the early goal.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Erica Hill will be broadcasting from New York, where an impressive flotilla of tall ships from around the world will sail into New York Harbor.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026

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