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as in knocks
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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as in bumps
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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as in wins
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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as in successes
a person or thing that is successful
the new babysitter turned out to be a hit with the kids
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as in blows
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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Recent Examples of hits
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Up next, she's set to star in the romantic comedy Office Romance opposite Brett Goldstein, which hits Netflix in June 2026.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
However, in the early morning, sunlight hits these panels at an angle, reducing efficiency.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson movie hits theaters this month, while Sony is set to release four films about the Beatles in 2028.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
They get paid on the backend when the drug hits the market.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Kane had two doubles, two of only three Bishop Moore hits.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Singer gave up six runs, five earned, and 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Xander Bogaerts had three hits and three RBIs, and Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win and ninth in 10 games.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Ryan Vilade had three hits, including an RBI double, and scored three runs for the Rays.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
On the surface, the show plays like a sleek, electro-pop set that leans into the dancey sonics of her newest record while still weaving in the hits.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
All but one starter in the Richland lineup had hits with Gamez leading the way with two.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Brett Baty will get the bulk of his playing time, especially since the utilityman also hits left-handed.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Up next, she's set to star in the romantic comedy Office Romance opposite Brett Goldstein, which hits Netflix in June 2026.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
However, in the early morning, sunlight hits these panels at an angle, reducing efficiency.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson movie hits theaters this month, while Sony is set to release four films about the Beatles in 2028.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
They get paid on the backend when the drug hits the market.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Kane had two doubles, two of only three Bishop Moore hits.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Singer gave up six runs, five earned, and 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Junior center fielder Emma Bell added three hits.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Xander Bogaerts had three hits and three RBIs, and Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win and ninth in 10 games.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Ryan Vilade had three hits, including an RBI double, and scored three runs for the Rays.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
On the surface, the show plays like a sleek, electro-pop set that leans into the dancey sonics of her newest record while still weaving in the hits.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
All but one starter in the Richland lineup had hits with Gamez leading the way with two.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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Victor Caratini, whose two-run single in the first inning gave the Twins some breathing room, hit a sacrifice fly earlier in the game and both Matt Wallner and Royce Lewis had RBI knocks for the Twins in the win.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Apr. 2026
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A lot of the low end on the production really knocks, too.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will start at $99,995, excluding a mandatory $2,595 destination fee that bumps the price to $102,590.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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A day when the Stanley Cup years finally ride the synaptic road back to long-term memory and the brain finally bumps the past for the present.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 in one of their biggest battlefield successes in the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon are currently scheduled to engage in direct talks in Washington on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The music also slaps, synthesizing industrial, electro-pop and iPod party music into a work that feels honest and the right kind of raunchy.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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When the expectation of change collides with a system configured to withstand change, combustion often follows.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Angle crashes occur when a car runs a red light and collides with another vehicle at an angle and present a higher risk of injury compared to rear-end collisions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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