pitch in

VERB

help out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through get going

WEAK

aid attack begin buckle down chip in commence contribute contribute work cooperate do do one's bit fall to get busy get cracking go to it help hop to it join in jump in launch lend a hand participate plunge into set about set to subscribe tackle tee off volunteer wade in

Antonyms

WEAK

hinder hurt prevent

Example Sentences

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Expected to become the team’s closer, the left-hander had an MLB-high 10 blown saves and did not pitch in the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

One of the impressive young players was freshman Joey Koenig, who showed he can hit and will get a chance to pitch in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Anfield was not a happy place before kick-off as Liverpool fans expressed their anger at events on and off the pitch in what has, so far, been a season of suffering.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Spalding would pitch in the National Association, founded as the first professional league in 1871, and the National League, which he helped White Stockings owner William Hulbert organize in 1876.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Pa said, “If you pitch in around the house, you’ll get a weekly allowance.”

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

pitch in

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