1
as in to knock
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 to bump
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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3
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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1
as in success
a person or thing that is successful
the new babysitter turned out to be a hit with the kids
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2
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the quarterback can't take too many more hits like that and escape permanent injury
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Recent Examples of hit
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The long weekend offers a perfect window for a quick escape before peak holiday crowds and price surges hit.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Few things are as iconic as referencing your own hit song in your Halloween costume.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The long weekend offers a perfect window for a quick escape before peak holiday crowds and price surges hit.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Baun's hit on Skattebo appeared to be a textbook hip-drop tackle, though it was not called on the field.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Few things are as iconic as referencing your own hit song in your Halloween costume.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Verb
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Owens — who was not armed — went to Lorincz’s home, knocked on the door multiple times and demanded that Lorincz come outside to settle the dispute.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The man tried to escape, but the group followed him, knocked him to the ground and continued attacking him before robbing him of his watch and shoes, prosecutors said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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For Willison, who is known in the software world for tinkering with new tools and developing open-source ones, the productivity bump from using AI depends on choosing appropriate uses and having relevant expertise.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Through several calculations of length, width, and depth, Manzur achieves these different sizes while guaranteeing that each basin can hold an equivalent volume of water.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The desire for a more luxury lifestyle connects directly to the success of high-end real estate development in the Middle East.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actress was one of the women who contributed to Garavani’s success, along with Diana Vreeland and Jackie Kennedy, said Giammetti — as well as several high society women who quickly became part of the duo’s circle as well.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zyairr Davis, then 13, was one of three teens arrested in the attack, but not the one who delivered the fatal blow.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Combs has seen a series of blows to his legal case in the past several weeks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He's also accused of slapping a nearby female passenger and trying to hit a crew member.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 28-year-old allegedly went on to slap a female passenger to his left and attempted to slap a crew member.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The car careened off the highway, hit and crossed a central barrier, collided with a tree, and burst into flames.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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