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
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
When a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse hits her desk, Diane’s questions about the buyer’s identity lead to what could be the story of a lifetime.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Aguilera is featured performing several holiday classics and hits amid a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower transformed into a shimmering Christmas tree.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Beat Afternoon Hunger Chia seeds make a satisfying midday snack when hunger hits.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
So, if the holiday spirit hits you in October — absolutely, go for it!
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary and COP30 brings an important deadline for participating countries to update their emissions reduction plans which, so far have fallen short of the Paris targets.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Madigan points out one bit of news that hits a little closer to home, given the studio behind Weapons.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers Palomares said a crewman with eight years on the job was serving as the lookout that day, and that the captain of the tug pushing the barge had 12 years experience on the vessel without incident.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie was released the same weekend as Ghostbusters, with both becoming hits and making their mark on 1980s pop culture.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Reprising his political greatest hits despite Tuesday’s results wasn’t consistent with what Vice President JD Vance suggested might be coming post-election.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In a year that saw Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs take hits at several major studios, shows like HBO Max’s And Just Like That…, Prime Video’s Harlem, Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern and Netflix’s Heartstopper are all over or coming to an end.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite her diplomacy throughout the back-and-forth, fans couldn’t help but wonder last year how SZA felt about two of her longtime friends — both of whom have helped her score some of the biggest hits of her career with their collaborations — going toe to toe.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Perhaps no region stands to take larger hits to its Colorado River water than central Arizona, owing to the low priority of its water rights.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In Little Bear Ridge Road, Metcalf racks up the hits with ease, though the production feels more like watching home run derby than a full game.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
So many conversations about so many things and for some reason that’s what hits home.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
When a record-breaking sale of a new penthouse hits her desk, Diane’s questions about the buyer’s identity lead to what could be the story of a lifetime.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Aguilera is featured performing several holiday classics and hits amid a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower transformed into a shimmering Christmas tree.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Beat Afternoon Hunger Chia seeds make a satisfying midday snack when hunger hits.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
So, if the holiday spirit hits you in October — absolutely, go for it!
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary and COP30 brings an important deadline for participating countries to update their emissions reduction plans which, so far have fallen short of the Paris targets.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Madigan points out one bit of news that hits a little closer to home, given the studio behind Weapons.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers Palomares said a crewman with eight years on the job was serving as the lookout that day, and that the captain of the tug pushing the barge had 12 years experience on the vessel without incident.
—David Goodhue
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
From there, his sound became one of the most sought-after in the industry, shaping hits that blurred the lines between grit and groove.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie was released the same weekend as Ghostbusters, with both becoming hits and making their mark on 1980s pop culture.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Reprising his political greatest hits despite Tuesday’s results wasn’t consistent with what Vice President JD Vance suggested might be coming post-election.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In a year that saw Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs take hits at several major studios, shows like HBO Max’s And Just Like That…, Prime Video’s Harlem, Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern and Netflix’s Heartstopper are all over or coming to an end.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite her diplomacy throughout the back-and-forth, fans couldn’t help but wonder last year how SZA felt about two of her longtime friends — both of whom have helped her score some of the biggest hits of her career with their collaborations — going toe to toe.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Perhaps no region stands to take larger hits to its Colorado River water than central Arizona, owing to the low priority of its water rights.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In Little Bear Ridge Road, Metcalf racks up the hits with ease, though the production feels more like watching home run derby than a full game.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
Verb
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However, when a wealthy telecommunications CEO knocks on their door and reveals his plans to regain the public’s trust in supers, the Parrs are all in.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Latin social dance is a place where people leave their worries at the door, but in Chicago, fear over immigration crackdowns knocks anyway.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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This is a huge contest in the battle for the 1-seed in the NFC (and homefield advantage in the playoffs), as the loser will fall further behind the Seahawks and the Rams, who are both 7-2 after blowout wins yesterday.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pfizer wins bidding war for obesity drug startup US pharma giant Pfizer won a bidding war to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, beating back an offer from Danish rival Novo Nordisk.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His successes on behalf of the American people will be imprinted upon the fabric of America and will be felt by every other Administration that comes after him.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Moore caught up with PEOPLE in October and revealed the one thing that's still on her career bucket list after more than two decades in Hollywood filled with successes that span music, movies and beyond.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The groundbreaking research penetrated the last moments of the young nobleman, who suffered a terrible 26 blows.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite major strides in the right direction, the push for a greener future has been dealt several devastating blows from a fraught supply chain, economic headwinds and political setbacks.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The tarp slaps the frame of the truck’s roof.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Oscar winner Pacino plays a powerful mob boss whose empire collides with Father Joe’s crusade.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Still, Trump’s allies say warnings of stagflation — when high inflation collides with high unemployment — are overblown.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.—
Retuers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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