hits (upon)

present tense third-person singular of hit (upon)

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Verb
  • But when the 17-year-old Russian returns what seems like moments later with a solution to significantly advance the theories outlined in the paper, the professor finds himself with a new research partner.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Co-starring Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz, the film from director Marc Webb revolves around a private-yacht bartender (Cline) who encounters a mysterious, onboard guest (Depp).
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Viscose Rugs Jones encounters many homeowners with viscose rugs but is determined that her clients do not go the route of this material.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
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“Hits (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits%20%28upon%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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