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noun

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Recent Examples of hit
Verb
By comparison, humans in lab studies tend to be more precise and hit right ahead of the beat regardless of tempo. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025 Batters are hitting just .075 against his four-seam fastball and .167 against his changeup. Jim Bowden, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
Of course, plenty of brands vie to be the next hit in the sports arena, either helping the elite teams and players make marginal gains or tackling issues. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Not only did the band kick off the evening with a performance of their biggest hits, one of its members, Schlapman, also took to the stage to share how Parkinson's has affected her in her personal life. Lori A Bashian Fox News, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Verb
  • The next day, animal control officers returned to the home and knocked on the door, but no one answered, authorities said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Jey landed a big uppercut early in the match that knocked Gunther on his butt.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Its 116 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four engine was bumped in displacement to 1.8 liters for the 1994 model year.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Next Chelsea risk falling inexorably behind while the future of Stamford Bridge remains unresolved Everton will bump Chelsea's home of 120 years down from ninth to 10th in the ranking of the division’s largest stadiums next season How far away is Marc Guiu from making his return?
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Domenech’s success highlights the importance of relationships and referrals.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and former congressional staffer Jonathan Tobin—Trump Has Struck a Blow Against the Deep State The first hundred days of the Trump 2.0 administration have been a rousing success.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With a blow of his whistle, all sorts of words applied: pandemonium, euphoria, mania.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • What’s 42 to 43? Into a black place of great blows from the little mountains from the sea came.
    John Berryman, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The two rivals slapped each other, and Charlotte missed a spear in the corner.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Republican president slapped 10% tariffs on most goods entering the country but delayed the implementation of higher levies, pending negotiations.
    Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This potential matchup immediately sparked considerable interest among fans, envisioning a unique blend of music and wrestling stardom colliding in the ring.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Lyndsay Lehr, who witnessed the crash and called 911, told Lafayette Journal & Courier the Boilermaker Special blew a tire before colliding with the car directly behind it.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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