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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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Recent Examples of hit
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
So far, their Blackened Ranch Sauce and Sweet Heat Sauce will hit retailer stores on March 15, while their Mardi Gras Mustard will be on shelves shortly after.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Though Costner was inarguably Yellowstone’s lead when the show began, Reilly and Hauser soon made not only Beth and Rip but their pairing a hit with the audience.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
According to Billboard, Wicked set a new record for the highest-grossing movie adaptation of a Broadway musical on Dec. 29, when the film hit the $634.4 million mark at the worldwide box office.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
So far, their Blackened Ranch Sauce and Sweet Heat Sauce will hit retailer stores on March 15, while their Mardi Gras Mustard will be on shelves shortly after.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bateman, who began his career as a child actor on hit shows such as Little House on the Prairie and Silver Spoons, experienced a bit of a career stall after appearing in a number of pilots that were not picked up.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Though Costner was inarguably Yellowstone’s lead when the show began, Reilly and Hauser soon made not only Beth and Rip but their pairing a hit with the audience.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Not long after Muhammad claimed the Titan FC welterweight crown, the UFC came knocking.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some teams can knock themselves off the bubble with bad performances.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The food deal market is bumping after PepsiCo gobbled up yet another better-for-you brand with this week’s Poppi acquisition for a total of $1.95 billion.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps a pack of coyotes push through and bump them from one farm to another.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The Trump administration last week slapped a 10% tariff on China, doubling taxes on Chinese imports to 20%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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In response, Trump slapped an equal tariff on imports of scotch whisky (even though the U.K. is no longer part of the E.U.).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The crash came just a week after an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk Helicopter collided in Washington, DC, killing 67 people.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Two cars collided Sunday evening, causing one of the vehicles to plunge off the side of the road near Dockweiler State Beach.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This was the lesson of Portugal winning Euro 2016, or France winning the World Cup in 2018.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is the third of four meetings this season between the Nuggets and Lakers, with the teams each winning on the road.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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