hit-and-run

adjective

Definition of hit-and-runnext
as in rapid

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Recent Examples of hit-and-run Haken was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, hit-and-run, interfering with another person's civil liberties, vandalism, and reckless driving. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The teen, who remains charged as a juvenile, faces three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, five counts of leaving the scene of an accident causing death or serious injury and four counts of hit-and-run driving. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 The middle-grade book centers on a 13-year-old Black girl named Sage, who unexpectedly loses her best friend in a hit-and-run accident. — Shannon Carlin, Time, 16 June 2026 He was released by the 49ers in 2015 after his third arrest for driving under the influence, which also involved a hit-and-run. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit-and-run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
  1. rapid
  2. swift
  3. speedy
  4. prompt
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  • These could include intense earthquake swarms, rapid ground deformation, changing gas emissions, and unusual heat flow.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon's recent decision to shorten server depreciation periods underscores the risk of rapid hardware aging.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapid
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  • Padalecki, a mental health advocate, tweeted a supportive message to Hilton, but quickly deleted it following swift backlash.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Since videos of OpenAI’s first brand trip hosting business and tech influencers hit social media timelines, the backlash has been swift.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of swift
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  • Now, Pewitt, 51, formerly of Hammond, is asking for the Porter County charge, for allegedly shooting at a sheriff’s deputy, to be dismissed because the delay violates Pewitt’s right to a speedy trial, according to the filing.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring a larger, more durable display and speedy 5G connectivity, the Apple Watch Series 11 keeps students connected and healthy.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of speedy
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  • The point is that when a death happens, families and the wider field of patients waiting for the same therapy deserve a full and prompt public accounting.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Without prompt treatment, however, tularemia can be fatal in 10 to 50 percent of cases.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompt

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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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