HITS Synonyms: 266 Similar and Opposite Words

hits 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hit

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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hits

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noun

plural of hit

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

Verb

Gagen, who hits left-handed, started the season setting but moved to full-time hitting. —

Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 Jackson’s hits compilation Number Ones is at Number 13, the Michael soundtrack is at Number 37, and The Essential Michael Jackson is at Number 158. —

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026 The result is a drink that hits the same nostalgic notes without leaning entirely on a sugary soft drink. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026 While there is nothing better than a warm apple pie on a chilly autumn evening, the sweet dessert hits the spot any time of year. —

Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 My mom loves a sneaker that looks polished but still feels lived in, and this mixed‑material pair hits that sweet spot. —

Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026 Now Then hits shelves on May 5 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold. —

Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 That pricing estimate is based on driving a vehicle that hits 27 miles per gallon. —

Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 May 2026 The nonprofit holds a 26% stake, plus warrants if OpenAI hits certain valuation targets. —

Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

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Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings. —

Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings. —

Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 Michael Morales had three hits for Calabasas. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 Ryan Vilade and Jonathan Aranda provided the key hits, Steven Matz worked seven strong innings, and Ian Seymour and Bryan Baker teamed up for the final six outs. —

Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Spring planting also helps young plants establish before the heat of summer hits. —

Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 Her past high-profile romances with stars like Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joe Jonas, Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, and more are rumored to have inspired some of her biggest hits. —

Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Miguel Vargas hit a solo drive, and Tristan Peters had two hits and scored two runs. —

CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits

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Temperatures will be near 81 degrees on Monday, and then turn cooler on Tuesday through Thursday after a cold front knocks them back into the mid- to upper 60s.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes knocks the flavor profile out of the park.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026