HIT (UP) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

hit (up)

verb

Definition of hit (up)

as in to ask

to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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Arkansas' voters are asked to do this every few years, and this is another opportunity.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of ask

Verb

Yungblud is inviting fans behind the scenes of his blockbuster Idols era with a new exhibition in London, featuring previously unseen images captured by his photographer and creative director, Tom Pallant.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
How 10Best came up with its rankings For the rankings, 10Best’s expert panel submitted nominees for the independent coffee shop category, then invited the public to vote for their favorite over a month-long period.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of invite

Verb

Higby did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment and did not have an attorney in court records.

— Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Hainsworth was fired in January of 2023 and alleged in the same lawsuit that he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting workplace safety hazards and requesting accommodations for injuries sustained on the job.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of request

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