as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
your hit-or-miss schedule for taking your medication is going to land you in the hospital again
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as in randomly
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method
I was learning Spanish hit or miss, mostly just by hearing my friends speak it
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Recent Examples of hit-or-miss
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Low-top variations of Air Jordan sneakers have historically been hit-or-miss with fans, but the Air Jordan 11 is usually an exception.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The service is hit or miss, but the opulent setting and uncomplicated, tasty food makes up for it.
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—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Their comedy can be hit-or-miss, and outdated at times, but the humor that does land is quite good.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Low-top variations of Air Jordan sneakers have historically been hit-or-miss with fans, but the Air Jordan 11 is usually an exception.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Adverb
Such a varied palette of styles and stories means that the series is naturally hit or miss.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The service is hit or miss, but the opulent setting and uncomplicated, tasty food makes up for it.
Follow me on Twitter.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-or-miss
Adjective
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The prime time talent show is once again ruining our viewing of acts by constantly cutting in reaction shots of the audience, hosts and random people.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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There is also the potential random hijacking of energy cargoes in the Strait, which has precedent.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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This anecdote is a perfect snapshot of Jameela’s lifelong refusal to accept arbitrary rules.—
Mandeep Rai,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Choosing a side for the wall would have been arbitrary.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Trump’s erratic approach to trade is converging with other economic and technological policies to undermine the United States’ preeminent role.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The fact that the story works at all despite its bizarre tonal shifts and erratic pacing is a testament to how strong the game’s themes and characterization truly are.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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“Hit-or-miss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-or-miss. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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