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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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
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
The left-handed hitter did produce in the postseason, hitting .318/.531/.636 with four RBI and seven runs scored in 32 plate appearances.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
As with many industries, executives were always looking for the next big hit.
—Jennifer Moorman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The national average hit 20% at the end of 2024, according to Moody’s Analytics.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
The left-handed hitter did produce in the postseason, hitting .318/.531/.636 with four RBI and seven runs scored in 32 plate appearances.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
But their likability has taken some hits over the years.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
As with many industries, executives were always looking for the next big hit.
—Jennifer Moorman, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit
Verb
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As of that date, an additional 30,000 MW of potential new loads had also come knocking at AEP’s door (a figure likely to be even larger today).—
Peter Kelly-Detwiler,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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In the middle of one firefight, Lozano also got knocked senseless by the blast wave from a tank gun.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Mets might be better off signing Alex Bregman and bumping Mark Vientos to first base, but as currently constructed, a return to Queens for Alonso seems like the logical fit.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention the helpful possibility of bumping into members of Trump’s inner circle, like Musk.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Even those who do achieve glory are making the switch.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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Today, the Pi 5 board achieves what may be its final form: a version with 16GB of RAM, available for $120.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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McVay, in his eighth season as the Rams coach, has mostly enjoyed success against the Cardinals in the venue.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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While Oliver celebrates the success of his hockey puck passer, his attention now is directed toward the next Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2025
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Initially, the potential loss of that would be a pretty big blow.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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As such, this will likely be a blow because the country accounted for 50% of global oil demand growth between 2000 and 2023, averaging an annual increase of 518,000 bpd, according to the Energy Institute's 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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With President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the stakes for Chinese exports are likely to be higher not just into the U.S., but into countries like Mexico, which is slapping tariffs of its own on goods like textiles.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials say that if Trump follows through with his threat of punishing tariffs, Canada would consider slapping retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products.—
Jim Morris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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As Mahomes slid to the ground in an effort to avoid the oncoming pressure, the two defenders collided with each other while Mahomes was already on the ground.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coast Guard officials were able to gain control of the panga and turn the engine off, but not before the two boats collided, causing damage to the Coast Guard’s vessel, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento has won seven in a row under interim coach Doug Christie, who took the helm when Mike Brown was fired Dec. 27.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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Prior to this year, Lamar Jackson had won 2 playoff games and 2 MVP awards.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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