1
as in knocking
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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as in bumping
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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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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Recent Examples of hitting
Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.
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Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Horwitz will be joined by prospect outfielder Nick Mitchell, a left-handed hitting outfielder.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Her looks were thoughtful and intentional—method, even—without hitting you over the head.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Robert is one year removed from winning a 2023 Silver Slugger Award after hitting 38 home runs with 80 RBI.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Originally released in September 2024 before hitting Netflix in December, the dystopian thriller tells a story about the future of robots and AI.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Before all those make-ahead holiday dishes start hitting the ice box, eliminate items that are ready to toss.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Horwitz will be joined by prospect outfielder Nick Mitchell, a left-handed hitting outfielder.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Expect to see performance and hybrid compensation structures increasing, where brands pay creators a small flat fee to create content and incentivize conversions with percentage commissions or bonuses for hitting certain sales goals.
—David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Her looks were thoughtful and intentional—method, even—without hitting you over the head.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Robert is one year removed from winning a 2023 Silver Slugger Award after hitting 38 home runs with 80 RBI.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Originally released in September 2024 before hitting Netflix in December, the dystopian thriller tells a story about the future of robots and AI.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Before all those make-ahead holiday dishes start hitting the ice box, eliminate items that are ready to toss.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitting
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Stock market valuations - The meme stock games that began in 2021 are stretched, the artificial intelligence bubble is bumping into realities, and the hundreds of walking dead companies are stumbling towards oblivion.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The team Little Pocket Monsters ultimately answered with the correct title, bumping its total score to 20,200 after the question.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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As healthcare providers and suppliers position themselves to succeed in the race to value, their ability to utilize data and advanced technology will determine their success in navigating this complex landscape and achieving sustainable growth.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cabinets themselves all come with soft-close doors with magnets, so owners don’t have to worry about them slamming or accidentally opening while hitting bumps on the road.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hurricane Beryl became the first Category 4 hurricane on record to form in the month of June, slamming into the island of Carriacou in Grenada.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those protons colliding with electrons or antineutrinos no longer produce neutrons, and neutrinos and positrons that collide with neutrons no longer produce protons; the period of protons and neutrons interconverting into one another has ended.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl who last year fled from his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo to the hard streets of Manhattan, died in February after colliding with a building on the Upper West Side.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement In 2022, a woman filed for a restraining order against Sweeting, accusing her of punching her repeatedly in the head and kicking her in the chest.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During an interview with detectives, Lambeth admitted to punching, stomping and strangling Howells, court documents stated.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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