as in contributing
to make a donation as part of a group effort
everyone at the office pitched in to buy a gift for the soon-to-be-wed couple
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Recent Examples of pitching in
Miller, pitching in a non-save situation after a late home run by teammate Gavin Sheets, yielded three hits for the first time as a member of the Padres.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Dollander was pitching in his 27th career game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hurlbut said neighbors are pitching in to cover attorneys’ fees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Winner Sandy Alcantara — the Marlins’ ace, pitching in his home ballpark — gave up three runs and five hits while striking out three in three innings.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Each has experience pitching in the bullpen and could be welcome additions for organizational depth.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Dollander was pitching in his 27th career game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
With both singers playing acoustic, Crutchfield — who performs as Waxahatchee — took lead on the blockbuster country song, with Lenderman pitching in on harmony during the chorus.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hurlbut said neighbors are pitching in to cover attorneys’ fees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Winner Sandy Alcantara — the Marlins’ ace, pitching in his home ballpark — gave up three runs and five hits while striking out three in three innings.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Each has experience pitching in the bullpen and could be welcome additions for organizational depth.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitching in
contributing
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The bullpen, with Kyle Hurt and Jake Eder also contributing, held back the Cubs (17-10) the rest of the way.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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He has been accused of contributing to the spread of ethnic hatred toward Ramaswamy, including repeatedly taking issue with the candidate's Indian heritage and Hindu faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pitching in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitching%20in. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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