HITTING (UP) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

hitting (up)

verb

present participle of hit (up)

as in asking

to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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The union is asking SCUSD to appeal the decision to California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
In the wake of Hugging Face, businesses are not only asking how to defend themselves against adversaries but also confronting the stark reality that AI systems designed to safeguard their networks could also turn up in unexpected places.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of asking

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Environmental Protection Information Center, the group that filed the San Francisco lawsuit, did not respond to emails requesting comment.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Ontario International Airport Authority Ontario Airport officials said that federal agents were also on the premises on Tuesday with subpoenas requesting documents related to airport contracts.

— Zach Boetto, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of requesting

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Instead, the tuna was thawing in the packaging, inviting bad bacteria growth, in the reach-in cooler.

— David J. Neal July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Three months into her unemployment, Peralta Hernandez started the Sacramento Walk Club, inviting women around town to join her on twice-weekly walks — on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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