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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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3
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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2
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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
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Verb
During that offseason, Gardner-Johnson hit the free agency market and inked a one-year deal to join the Detroit Lions.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Noun
Both those numbers have taken a hit with the Dodgers scoring one or fewer runs in three of their last four games, dropping their average to .232 in June.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Noun
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Building on the success of the brand’s 65th anniversary collection, the collection balances nostalgia with elevated fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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Khan feared that delaying his departure beyond the deadline might have resulted in his wife and children being hauled off to a police station along with him, which would have been a blow to his family’s dignity.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Losing Senga for an extended period would be a major blow for the Mets, but there's still reason to believe the team will explore trades for its pitchers even with him sidelined.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Not likely, but this four-part album hasn’t been conceived as a four-quadrant blockbuster.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Some trepidation, some laughs, a slap, some vulnerability, a funeral, a revealing email, a lawsuit, an enormously successful comedy special, a roast, and so much more — as the three detail in the video recap, above.—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The Twins scored their first run of the day Matt Wallner’s third home run of the season and two more in the seventh on RBI knocks from Ty France and Brooks Lee.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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Connor Wong led off with a single and Campbell and Duran followed with back-to-back doubles, the latter an RBI knock.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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The Cardinals have enough right-handed thump (especially with Herrera) to utilize Burleson at his strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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The punch of the stereotype derives from its resemblance to God’s honest truth.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Our favorite cocktails included not-too-sweet flavor profiles and drinks that pack a punch.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Unlike other parts of the country where the intensity of war waxes and wanes, eastern Ukraine has known no respite from the thud of artillery, the roar of missiles, and the hum of drones.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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The Orioles organization has collapsed with a deadening thud.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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