1
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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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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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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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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as in to ask
to make a request of
she's always hitting me up for money
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as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
the popular belief that Sir Isaac Newton hit upon his understanding of gravity at the sight of an apple falling from a tree
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Recent Examples of hit
Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys biggest lead came at the end of the third quarter when Hunter hit a three pointer to make it 54-19.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2026
From its origin as a promotion for Air Jamaica in the early 1970s to its appearance in our February 1978 issue to the current day, this classic has been a hit.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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At Temple Israel, a security officer was hit by the vehicle and knocked unconscious but did not suffer life-threatening injuries, said Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, adding that 30 law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys biggest lead came at the end of the third quarter when Hunter hit a three pointer to make it 54-19.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
During the raw, insightful talk, the actress and co-host of the Talk Fifty to Me podcast touched on her role in the hit series, which has earned her praise.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2026
From its origin as a promotion for Air Jamaica in the early 1970s to its appearance in our February 1978 issue to the current day, this classic has been a hit.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Noun
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More unnerving, though, were similar comments from cooks and fans who haven’t achieved the same levels of fame and success.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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But with senior Jaxon Sneed, the emergence of freshman Joseph Creal III and a flurry of players stepping up, the Jags maintained their success.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The final blow came in the 70th minute with Sveindís Jónsdóttir’s run down the left flank, setting up Miahara Niehues, making a late run in the middle, for the finish.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hot tools are big and bulky, and most hotels provide some sort of blow dryer.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds hadn’t been at all familiar with Bradford’s blockbuster nor with the record-breaking television version that played in a pre-internet age to close to 14 million tuning in to watch the original miniseries with Kerr and Seagrove.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coogler already made his point that people will show up for original blockbusters.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The year 2000 was a good one for world-dominating rap singles that landed like an open palm slap to the jaw.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
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Will Smith’s onstage slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars is the obvious example.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is a knock at the office door.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The one knock on his game is a slight lack of physicality as a run defender.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was a sudden, loud thump, and Bernie Watermolen brought us awake with a yell that was enough to raise the dead.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Pitchers and catchers report This week, Albernaz gets a glimpse of his pitching staff and catchers, before the thump of an offensive lineup joins the workouts.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tenacious defense and timely free-throw shooting from David and junior Cooper Ellwood sealed the title for Rock Canyon, as star big Kai Valentine tackled junior Jonah Medina after the buzzer and threw a few gleeful fake punches at his chest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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By the time the storm reaches southern New England, the tornado threat drops off, but the system will still pack a punch with heavy rain and strong winds Monday night.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The room fills with the sound of meditative thuds against caribou skin drums and the haunting, throaty vocals of several Tasiilaq men and women.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Scream 4 landed with a thud upon release, but history has rescued its reputation among die-hards.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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