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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The defendants have asked Judge Amanda Brailsford to dismiss the lawsuit.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Those of us committed to public education should be asking whether public school families know these resources may be available to them.

— Raymond C. Pierce, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ask

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An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
For the spring 2027 collection, McGirr fulfilled a dream, inviting the jeweler and former McQueen collaborator, Shaun Leane, to create pieces for the runway for the first time in 16 years.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of invite

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The new agent would then deal with the team on the player's behalf in requesting a trade — which is rarely a pleasant conversation.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
That total included voters who requested ballots delivered by mail, as well as those who requested print-at-home ballots via email, the SBE said.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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