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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
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Shaderoom shared a video of Huston showing wounds on his face and confirming that Papoose hit him, by his account.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
His free Advent season concerts were always a hit.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Verb
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The sow hit the barrel with her chin, the force of her momentum knocking Duane on his back.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Modena, a cooper knocks on oak to hear if the barrel will sing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Létrange first bumped into Girbaud in 2002 while crossing Mexico City in his Land Rover.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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If the Senators are committed to Giroux in a third-line role, Amadio could always be bumped to a fourth-line spot to the right of Lars Eller and Nick Cousins.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s what researchers at Columbia University have now achieved.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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David Beckham, renowned as one of the greatest footballers of all time, achieved most of his wealth through a combination of soccer club wages and multiple endorsement deals with global brands like Pepsi, Adidas, and Armani, to name a few.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Following the success, Google may be planning to integrate the image model into some of its other apps and services.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Having spent large chunks of the past year digging out from under an avalanche of derision, Stevenson has also tasted the spoils of success with the Bears, a two-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week honoree who, in the past two games, has shown flashes of what his best football looks like.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Though no plant jobs were lost, just reallocated, the move still came as a blow, according to UAW Local 14 President Tony Totty.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Demercado gave up the ball too early, Gannon is seen in the video walking by him and appearing to slap his arm — while his teammates console the TCU product.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Key interactions include the Pacific Plate colliding with the North American, Eurasian, and Australian plates, among others.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 31-year-old’s head collided with a pitchside LED advertising board after being pushed by his opponent during a match against Chongqing Tonglianglong on Sunday in China League One — the nation’s second division.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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