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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1
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
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The michelada is spicy on its own but then the Tamarindo hits with its sweet, powerful tart flavor and adds to the heat but also to the taste of this drink.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
The Marlins’ career strikeout record could be just the first major milestone Alcantara hits this season.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Most companies look for creativity only once the poop hits the fan.
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One hits you instantly at the closet.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The bigger question for driverless cars This recall hits the heart of the robotaxi promise.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Highlights include Gershwin’s O Land of Mine and Swanee, Copland’s inspiring Variations on a Shaker Melody, and favorites from Broadway hits Oklahoma!
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Gray yielded one earned run – a solo homer by third baseman Willi Castro in the bottom of the second – on six hits and walked three in seven innings.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Alcantara held the Rangers to one run over 6 2/3 innings while scattering five hits and issuing three walks.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Filming is due to get underway June 29th on the feature which has a script from Howerton and Rich Appel, known for his work on The Simpsons, Family Guy and other TV hits.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Taveras finished with two hits.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Verb
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The michelada is spicy on its own but then the Tamarindo hits with its sweet, powerful tart flavor and adds to the heat but also to the taste of this drink.
—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
The Marlins’ career strikeout record could be just the first major milestone Alcantara hits this season.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Most companies look for creativity only once the poop hits the fan.
—
Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One hits you instantly at the closet.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The bigger question for driverless cars This recall hits the heart of the robotaxi promise.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Highlights include Gershwin’s O Land of Mine and Swanee, Copland’s inspiring Variations on a Shaker Melody, and favorites from Broadway hits Oklahoma!
—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Noun
The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Gray yielded one earned run – a solo homer by third baseman Willi Castro in the bottom of the second – on six hits and walked three in seven innings.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Alcantara held the Rangers to one run over 6 2/3 innings while scattering five hits and issuing three walks.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Filming is due to get underway June 29th on the feature which has a script from Howerton and Rich Appel, known for his work on The Simpsons, Family Guy and other TV hits.
—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Taveras finished with two hits.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
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This knocks Europe out in a single shot.
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Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.
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The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.
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The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.
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The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.
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However, Ukraine’s successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt.
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Houser says even with all of his team's successes, the mission is still greater than the accomplishments themselves.
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
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During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it.
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The tabulations continue until a candidate achieves a majority of the total votes.
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While Ukraine now fields large numbers of small interceptor drones, and achieves around a 90% intercept rate against Russian Shaheds, there is no sign of equivalent interceptors in Moscow.
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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