1
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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2
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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3
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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2
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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Lexus always hits the 3 Ss for SUV consumers – sportiness, style and storage – and the RX350 is no different.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
The deal includes big Hollywood hits like The Housemaid, The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and The Hunger Games – Sunrise on the Reaping.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Kojima sits in prime position to ride the wave of the Setouchi Triennale, a boundary-pushing art festival that hits the islands of the Seto Inland Sea every three years.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, hits theaters this summer and marks Holland’s fourth solo outing as the web-flinging superhero.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
The Drama hits theaters April 3.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Cuba scored in the bottom half on Yoelkis Guibert’s run-scoring groundout off winner Cal Quantrill, who allowed an unearned run and two hits over five innings.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That one Frank Shorter clip that looks pre-historic but hits you every single time.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García leads the tournament in hits, Luis Arráez is somehow once again adding home runs to his usual high batting average in the WBC.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The left-hander pitched 3⅔ innings, giving up five runs and three hits, with one strikeout and four walks on 74 pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Luke Blanchard added three hits.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Araúz was a regular for Panama in the WBC, collecting four hits and three walks in 19 plate appearances and driving in three runs.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Iranian response has been somewhat successful despite taking its own significant hits.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Jerusalem, timid about the prospect of a land invasion, can only respond with more airstrikes until the regime hits its breaking point and the people rise up.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Lexus always hits the 3 Ss for SUV consumers – sportiness, style and storage – and the RX350 is no different.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
The deal includes big Hollywood hits like The Housemaid, The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and The Hunger Games – Sunrise on the Reaping.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Kojima sits in prime position to ride the wave of the Setouchi Triennale, a boundary-pushing art festival that hits the islands of the Seto Inland Sea every three years.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, hits theaters this summer and marks Holland’s fourth solo outing as the web-flinging superhero.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
The Drama hits theaters April 3.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Cuba scored in the bottom half on Yoelkis Guibert’s run-scoring groundout off winner Cal Quantrill, who allowed an unearned run and two hits over five innings.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That one Frank Shorter clip that looks pre-historic but hits you every single time.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
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Wilyer Abreu also hit a home run and Venezuela’s pitching held the United States to just three hits.
—Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García leads the tournament in hits, Luis Arráez is somehow once again adding home runs to his usual high batting average in the WBC.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The left-hander pitched 3⅔ innings, giving up five runs and three hits, with one strikeout and four walks on 74 pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Luke Blanchard added three hits.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Araúz was a regular for Panama in the WBC, collecting four hits and three walks in 19 plate appearances and driving in three runs.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Iranian response has been somewhat successful despite taking its own significant hits.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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Kinda knocks your to-do list down a few pegs, no?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the event Borges knocks it out of the park and a high-profile team in Europe comes calling for him, Sporting KC may convert 95% of the sale proceeds into GAM; that would held KC continue strengthening its roster.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 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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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers got to the quarters — three wins away from a first NCAA Tournament bid in 21 years — by going on an 18-0 run in the second half to take a 39-27 lead and take control of the game.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Youth Commission reviewed the event during its public meeting recently, discussing both successes and lessons learned.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, rather than seeing its initial military successes as a step toward ending the war, the administration may be seeking to expand them.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the video, York is seen throwing hits while also absorbing blows to the face.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The teams traded blows throughout the night, but especially down the stretch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Think Nvidia’s new feature that slaps an AI filter onto your favorite games looks like garbage?—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But that hope collides with a harsher reality.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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All of it collides Tuesday, when a field of more than a dozen contenders appears on the same ballot in a free-for-all to succeed Greene that is only the first step in what could become a five-election slog to claim the seat.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Compact high-power scaling The new optical device also achieves remarkable size reduction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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That leaves three months to iron out specifics, ease any concerns and come together with a product that actually achieves Rolapp’s goals.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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