HIT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

hit (on or upon)

verb

Definition of hit (on or upon)

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort the doctor finally hit on what was wrong with the pain-wracked woman

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Soaker bathtubs, gas fireplaces, and sofas for curling up with a good book are found here, too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Not only does Jeong-yo have an emotional connection to his music performance that Pi-o struggles to find himself, but Pi-o has injured his pinky in the leadup to the final performance, thanks to his obsessive practicing.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of find

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The discovery is the latest instance of CDE leadership telling employees bedbugs are not in the building, only for more to be discovered at a later date and igniting doubt among CDE’s workforce on whether treatment is effective.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The problem Zhou discovered when MadaData collapsed has not gone away.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of discover

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There's a fitness studio (located next to the Water Deck) replete with free weights, benches, a Peloton bike, and Matrix cardio equipment, or opt for yoga on the adjacent alfresco yoga deck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Tai Kwun is an integrated institution, comprised of The Jockey Club CPS Limited and Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Company Limited, in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government, located in the former Central Police Station of Hong Kong.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of locate

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In keeping with the concept, this Lee gets more of his own arc, driven by his own decisions and developed enough to rival his employers for the center of the show.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The performer who got his start in local Atlanta comedy clubs is currently crisscrossing the United States on tour.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026

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