1
as in knocking
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 bumping
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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Recent Examples of hitting
Meanwhile, bitcoin has dropped 50% since hitting a record high above $126,000 in October.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The car collided with the bicyclist before continuing another block and hitting the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market location in the Westwood neighborhood.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The officer discharged his weapon, hitting Chakraborty four times.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
If our daughter were hitting herself, surely there was a bigger problem here.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
But if Taylor starts hitting, the Mets could have an outfield that matches the strength of its lineup.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The 1987 vampire movie is hitting the stage.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
That's a tall order, to say nothing of hitting the $30,000 price point Musk has in mind for it.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Should they be dealt before hitting free agency and possibly leave for nothing in return?
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The car collided with the bicyclist before continuing another block and hitting the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market location in the Westwood neighborhood.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The officer discharged his weapon, hitting Chakraborty four times.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
If our daughter were hitting herself, surely there was a bigger problem here.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
But if Taylor starts hitting, the Mets could have an outfield that matches the strength of its lineup.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The 1987 vampire movie is hitting the stage.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
That's a tall order, to say nothing of hitting the $30,000 price point Musk has in mind for it.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Should they be dealt before hitting free agency and possibly leave for nothing in return?
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitting
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Providence coach Donny Reynolds has seen Mandac knocking on the door since his high school career began.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the captain took the women back to the gate and off the property, Trader allegedly came up and hit Abzal in the face, knocking him back.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This project is focused on bumping the agency’s operations to include 30 ten-car trains per hour, or more than 300 additional railcars total, alongside other improvements such as a new control system, a new railcar storage yard in Hayward and adding more power substations to improve service.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Highway 61 remains a destination for travelers bumping the long way around the Americana Music Triangle between New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pfizer also plans to start 10 phase three studies on the injection, with the goal of achieving the first of several potential approvals in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fixtures that remind us of hotel stays—like blackout curtains, upholstered bed frames, and luxury bedding—can be shortcuts to achieving more serene sleep.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Things often turn uglier after nightfall, when the convoys return and the protesters sometimes grow angrier, shaking fences and occasionally smacking passing cars.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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My long-term goals are more important than smacking.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The latter was also something Garcia took issue with Friday, slamming the Justice Department for continuing to withhold some of the files.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Riera, 43, was previously in charge of Slovenia’s side NK Celje, winning the domestic cup last season and racing 10 points clear at the top of the league in this one, and began work officially on Monday.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Part of the answer seems to be more brands willing to make early commitments that actually matter (and not just slapping logos on things) but investing in the media infrastructure that lets fans watch and follow women’s sports in the first place.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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But 6-11 has a way of slapping you in the face.—
Sam McDowell
January 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fear, anger and solidarity are colliding across Minneapolis, as residents describe a city where daily life now relies on warnings and mutual care.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Hitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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