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hit

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noun

hit (on or upon)

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verb (2)

hit (up)

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verb (3)

hit (upon)

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verb (4)

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hit
Verb
The Powerball jackpot was last won April 26, when a Kentucky player hit the $167 million grand prize, lottery officials said. Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025 The actor, 60, shared a photo himself reading Jeremy Renner's new book, My Next Breath, which hit shelves on April 29 and is now a New York Times bestseller. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
Wednesday’s first season was one of Netflix’s biggest hits. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Gooden struck out five and walked six. 2000 — Although Sammy Sosa collects five hits, Henry Rodriguez has seven RBI and Eric Young steals five bases, the Chicago Cubs still manage to lose to Montreal, 16-15. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Noun
  • Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
  • There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
    Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • After a blockbuster offseason of additions, the team seemed well positioned to return to the playoffs this season.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Those included blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, a cost-saving move that would take effect in 2027.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The Megapacks, according to PG&E, stand on 33 concrete slaps at the Elkhorn facility.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • In a repressive society where kissing means death and currency is measured in slaps, an unhappy woman’s growing bond with a salesgirl sparks desire, jealousy, and dangerous consequences.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • Officers responded to the apartment but left when their knocks went unanswered, the newspaper reported.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • With pound for pound punches, exhilarating stunts (that might be the best of the franchise), & incredible performances throughout.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Henrique provides an unexpected scoring punch Considering all the firepower on the Oilers, Adam Henrique’s name is fairly far down the list of those expected to provide an offensive impact.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • The Orioles organization has collapsed with a deadening thud.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
  • The big twist comes a touch too late — leaving the movie no time to deal with the ramifications of key revelations — and lands with an awkward thud.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025

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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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