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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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
And that, in turn, is pushing more credit card and loan accounts into delinquency, forcing borrowers to try and find the right way to respond after a collection notice appears or a new account hits their credit file.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Ghosts of Sicily hits shelves on April 14 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Among Democrats, that fear hits an almost unanimous 91%.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Depending on the type, philodendron hits a mature size of between 3-12 feet long.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Need to know China’s annual trade surplus hits a record.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Keeping the Uconnect infotainment system in play is also a win for the Stellantis brand with its extremely simplistic useability, which really hits home for many.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Victor pulls a gun on the monster, but his bullet hits Elizabeth, who stepped in to protect it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, the film sees Jackman and Hudson perform a collection of Diamond's beloved hits, which jogged Moore’s memory.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have major hits in free agency like Allen, Jones and safety Talanoa Hufanga, among others.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The group successfully climbed the charts with their combination of catchy pop hits with heartthrob appeal.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
For 2026, however, the Award simply highlights the main writer or writers talent behind five of the biggest Nordic drama series hits premiered in 2025.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
But will everyone else recognize it when there isn’t an obvious stable of hits to back it up?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
This year, the New York Times bestselling author of such hits as With a Vengeance and Lock Every Door is releasing his 10th book, The Unknown.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Rhythm and Blues on Tap, set to Motown hits performed live by a jazz trio.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
This midsize option from Bagsmart hits the sweet spot with plenty of interior and exterior pockets to keep essentials organized and accessible.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
And that, in turn, is pushing more credit card and loan accounts into delinquency, forcing borrowers to try and find the right way to respond after a collection notice appears or a new account hits their credit file.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Ghosts of Sicily hits shelves on April 14 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Among Democrats, that fear hits an almost unanimous 91%.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Depending on the type, philodendron hits a mature size of between 3-12 feet long.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Need to know China’s annual trade surplus hits a record.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Keeping the Uconnect infotainment system in play is also a win for the Stellantis brand with its extremely simplistic useability, which really hits home for many.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Victor pulls a gun on the monster, but his bullet hits Elizabeth, who stepped in to protect it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Like a puck zipping into a net at warp speed as the home crowd roars, Heated Rivalry has quickly and fiercely become one of the biggest surprise hits in recent memory.
—Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
As a result, the film sees Jackman and Hudson perform a collection of Diamond's beloved hits, which jogged Moore’s memory.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have major hits in free agency like Allen, Jones and safety Talanoa Hufanga, among others.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The group successfully climbed the charts with their combination of catchy pop hits with heartthrob appeal.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
For 2026, however, the Award simply highlights the main writer or writers talent behind five of the biggest Nordic drama series hits premiered in 2025.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
But will everyone else recognize it when there isn’t an obvious stable of hits to back it up?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
This year, the New York Times bestselling author of such hits as With a Vengeance and Lock Every Door is releasing his 10th book, The Unknown.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Rhythm and Blues on Tap, set to Motown hits performed live by a jazz trio.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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Three weeks later, in early October, Kim knocks on Helen’s door.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest knocks on him is his lack of experience.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 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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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
Keith Stewart,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like past speeches, Newsom will tout the successes of California, now the world’s fourth-largest economy.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, 35 people were also treated at the scene and in hospitals for various injuries, such as lacerations, blows and scrapes, Crónica reported.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fourth quarter was a wild one, with each team trading blows.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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Molochnikov’s Extremist, backed by Ben Stiller and John Lesher, is a resonant anti-war short that shows what happens when activism collides with an authoritarian regime that suppresses human rights and other freedoms.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2026
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Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality When Neuralink poached a top FDA regulator who was previously responsible for overseeing the company, the move resurfaced long-standing questions about the organization, led by 2025 main character Elon Musk.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
5 Jan. 2026
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The fiber’s irregular length distribution—with 50 percent at 28 millimeters and 50 percent in the 10 to 20 millimeter range—delivers a textured, semi-dull and opaque aesthetic that achieves a genuine, vintage washdown performance.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Sequoia achieves 22 miles per gallon combined, up eight miles per gallon from the second-gen model's measly 14 miles per gallon combined.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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