hit (up)

verb

Definition of hit (up)next
as in to ask
to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit (up)
  1. ask
  2. invite
  3. request
Verb
  • Police did not directly respond when asked by reporters whether Thompson had known enemies prior to his his death or been blamed for insurance recipients' lack of coverage under UnitedHealthcare.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone with information in the case has been asked to contact the Wayne Police Department at 973-694-060 or 877-370-PCPO.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ask
Verb
  • Biden has so far followed precedent during the transition by inviting Trump − who broke norms four years ago by skipping Biden's inauguration − for a meeting last month at the White House.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Trump was invited to France last weekend at the behest of President Emmanuel Macron.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of invite
Verb
  • In a letter sent Thursday to a local judge, SpaceX requested an election to determine if its Starbase site, which is home to SpaceX’s rocket production and launches, should be turned into an incorporated city, The Associated Press reported.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In an attempt to better understand the species’ population data and trends, commissioners also requested that the wildlife department eventually implement mandatory lion harvest reporting.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of request
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“Hit (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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