hit (on or upon)

verb

Definition of hit (on or upon)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit (on or upon)
  1. find
  2. learn
  3. discover
  4. locate
  5. get
Verb
  • Seven cold-water immersion suits and two strobe lights were found in the water of the search area, where responders faced six-foot waves, heavy snowfall and wind gusts up to 60 mph, the Coast Guard said.
    Karina Tsui, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles are a good team but Baltimore laid an egg, and Lamar Jackson never quite found a rhythm.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of find
Verb
  • In many ways, Sonos is still a young company, and one that’s still learning.
    Verity Burns, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The full moon in Gemini on December 15 may bring insights around self-worth, which can come from learning something new or traveling to a new part of the world.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of learn
Verb
  • Listening is an experience, a uniquely human skill, and one that can help you to discover untapped potential inside your career, your organization, and yourself.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In our Taste Test series, BA editors conduct blind comparisons to discover the best supermarket staples (like vodka or frozen pizza).
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of discover
Verb
  • The former Soviet republic is located on the Black Sea, to the south of Russian territory.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Sophomore linebacker Jaden Robinson of Lake City, located 90 minutes due east on I-10, also had 2 sacks while end Tyreak Sapp continued his recent tear with a sack and another tackle for loss, giving him 8 during UF’s three-game winning streak.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Anthopoulos said Grant Holmes will get a chance to win a starting job after impressing as both a reliever and starter in his 2024 rookie season.
    David O'Brien, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The way he's gotten to F1 has been a little difficult the last couple of years.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
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“Hit (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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