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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitting (up)
  1. asking
  2. requesting
  3. inviting
Verb
  • Polson did not respond to messages asking him to confirm all the books are his.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Law enforcement were asking people to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to conduct their investigation safely.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • The Department of Justice has sued California requesting the state set aside some 20,000 ballots the federal government has flagged as being potentially from noncitizens.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The crew had reported light clear ice and moderate turbulence while flying at about 35,000 feet before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • But a reporter asking about a broader industry issue isn’t necessarily inviting a sales presentation.
    — Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Brightown Globe String Lights produce a pleasant, inviting glow that can elevate any fall event or gathering.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of inviting
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“Hitting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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