hits (up)

present tense third-person singular of hit (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits (up)
Verb
  • On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
    Edward Acquah, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • The area’s compact scale invites a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
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“Hits (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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