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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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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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the doctor finally hit on what was wrong with the pain-wracked woman
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as in to ask
to make a request of
she's always hitting me up for money
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as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
the popular belief that Sir Isaac Newton hit upon his understanding of gravity at the sight of an apple falling from a tree
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Recent Examples of hit
David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Bobby Orr’s 100th point, 1970 The record: Orr establishes a new record by becoming the first defenseman to ever hit the 100-point mark, which was supposed to be hallowed territory reserved only for forwards.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The latter was a Chris Pratt action film that represented one of the label’s rare flagship hits (at least, according to vague viewership data released by Prime Video at the time).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine, Russia exchange deadly drone attacks amid ceasefire maneuvering
Ukrainian drones have hit targets more than 700 miles inside Russia, have regularly forced the temporary closures of major Russian airports and have bombarded the power centers of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Bobby Orr’s 100th point, 1970 The record: Orr establishes a new record by becoming the first defenseman to ever hit the 100-point mark, which was supposed to be hallowed territory reserved only for forwards.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Donald Trump's approval rating has taken a hit, with nearly every major pollster now showing the president underwater.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The latter was a Chris Pratt action film that represented one of the label’s rare flagship hits (at least, according to vague viewership data released by Prime Video at the time).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Gay felt confident that success awaited her in Atlanta, where many movies and TV series are filmed.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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New York City's drinking water could eventually absorb a blow if reservoirs supplying a portion of it become vacated due to rising salinity, according to a new report.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently predicted the Yankees would swing a blockbuster trade to bring in a starter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In documentaries, blockbuster feature films and even among experts, it has widely been held that the top predators simply don't make noise – until now.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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But Jones tied it with a one-time slap shot from the right point with 6:04 left in the period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The attack escalated with The Rock using a belt and Travis Scott's intervention, which included a slap that visibly injured Rhodes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Our only knock was about shadow details looking a little muddy or washed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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New student loan delinquencies have been shown to take massive bites out of credit scores, with deductions averaging 87 points for subprime borrowers and steep 171-point knocks for those with superprime, or excellent, credit standing.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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This, more than any textured thumps, added to the immersiveness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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The sauce is a perfect condiment for dipping, drizzling and adding to recipes for a bold punch of flavor.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even after a rigorous interview process and a seemingly perfect fit, the offer can land with a thud.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But for some experts, the company’s claims are landing with a thud.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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