1
as in to knock
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
a good carpenter hits a nail just two or three times to drive it in
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2
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
when she fell on the ice, she hit hard and badly bruised her elbow
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3
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the new babysitter turned out to be a hit with the kids
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2
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the quarterback can't take too many more hits like that and escape permanent injury
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Recent Examples of hit
Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The shooter also hit and killed Corey Comperatore, a rally attendee, and injured two others.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
This is the ‘podium meal’ — a quick hit for the rider to consume during media duties.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Verb
Eastern Iowa was hit particularly hard by damaging winds and flash flooding.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 12 July 2025
The shooter also hit and killed Corey Comperatore, a rally attendee, and injured two others.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Noun
Noah Schultz, a left-hander in the Chicago White Sox’s organization, gave up four hits and four runs, including the line-drive home run by De Paula that traveled 416 feet to right-center.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
This is the ‘podium meal’ — a quick hit for the rider to consume during media duties.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
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Updated July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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On Saturday, the New York Yankees slugger knocked a ball over the outfield wall to reach the milestone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The free exhibit is an immersive learning experience for the whole family, even featuring a DJ booth bumping Chicano oldies to enhance the vibe.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which will be held on September 23, is the next opportunity to bump Latina congressional representation to a new high of 20.—
Kelly Dittmar,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Conifer's smart axial-flux layout puts more magnetic mass further from the axis of rotation and spins the motors faster than traditional axial designs – kind of utilizing the flywheel effect – to achieve higher efficiency and more torque.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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The title bout bore out as a chess match, as the ISL school traded blows with one of the top MIAA teams from the South Shore.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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Smith shoved the gun in the guy’s gut, took the blow, then left.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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For instance, Trump slapped steep tariffs on steel and aluminum and is targeting copper next — and those are critical inputs factories need to make goods.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Five people died after three vehicles collided on state Route 67 in Poway, sparking a half-acre brush fire Friday afternoon, sheriff’s officials said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Astronomers speculate that some of the disk might be the remains of a pair of Pluto-sized dwarf planets that collided sometime in the last million years.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won May 31, when a California player hit the $204.5 million grand prize.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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