hitting (up)

present participle of hit (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitting (up)
Verb
  • Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The listing notes West was initially asking $16,995,000, but does not disclose a final sale price.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Others questioned why Betty would make her wedding plans — and go so far as to put down a deposit — before requesting time off work to get married.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • One of the people the developer hired to lobby state lawmakers at the time of the $15 million appropriation also represented the regional agency that received the money on behalf of the developer without requesting it.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The interior design captures the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape, while creating a warm and inviting environment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
  • But this was the first time that Lorde was in the driver’s seat, inviting out Charli during her encore set at the Forum.
    Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Hitting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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