PITCHPOLE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

pitchpole

verb

Definition of pitchpole

as in to tump (over)

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Rebel alliance faces divisions The TPLF joined six other opposition groups in September to try to overthrow Abiy’s governing Prosperity Party.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The guy who tried to overthrow Colum and take Clan MacKenzie for himself until Ellen went all Die Hard and killed him and his men?

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overthrow

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Elsewhere, long-running demonstrations in Albania and Serbia have focused more on anti-corruption, spiraling into movements seeking to topple each country’s government.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Strong winds toppled trees in Flagstaff and Mesa, with some landing on walls and carports.

— Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of topple

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According to the agreement, those funds were delivered to the District Attorney’s Office and then were turned over to the archdiocese’s legal counsel.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
The owners agreed to turn over a chunk of their future sales to Woodmere as payback.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn over

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