hit list

noun

: a list of persons or programs to be opposed or eliminated
broadly : a list of those targeted for special attention or treatment

Examples of hit list in a Sentence

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British newspaper The Telegraph cited senior Iranian officials late last month suggesting the island would be on the hit list should the simmering tensions turn to blows. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 The man once in line to own the Miami Dolphins before a wrong turn changed everything for him and the team added another reason to be on South Florida sports’ hit list. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025 Examples on that hit list included research on transgender populations; gender identity; scientific workforce diversity, equity and inclusion; and environmental justice. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Naturally, Rand, the Dark One’s nemesis, is tops on their hit list. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit list

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hit list was in 1972

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“Hit list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20list. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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