hit-and-run

Definition of hit-and-runnext

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Recent Examples of hit-and-run Troopers have not identified her or any suspects involved in the hit-and-run crash. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 The man who died early Sunday morning following a hit-and-run in Old East Dallas has been identified. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 Cameras tracked her to Marshall Street and captured the hit-and-run. Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026 The incident Sunday began shortly before 4:45 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run at a home in Silver Spring, Maryland, roughly 10 miles north of downtown Washington, authorities said. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit-and-run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
Adjective
  • Attendees donated blood and were provided free blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, rapid HIV testing and information on health and other resources available in the community.
    Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Thanks to Secret Service for swift, decisive action This event sparked several high-ranking Texas leaders to take to social media to comment on the situation.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The North Carolina Republican’s decision sets the stage for Warsh’s swift confirmation to succeed Powell, whose term ends on May 15.
    Caitlin Reilly, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In sixth inning, Villa Park tied the score 2-2 on a two-out infield single by speedy center fielder Shea Gonzalez.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The backstory The building might have been a hotel in its former life, but its transformation was a speedy one nonetheless.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Beyond his prompt, efficient, thoughtful service, there was a real joy in his attitude to coming to work every day.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • OpenAI no longer treats image generation as a single prompt-response action.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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