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as in knocks
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 bumps
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 wins
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
the rock band hit "the big time" with their third album
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as in successes
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 blows
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 hits
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2026
There are still months left of oppressive heat to endure, but there’s no need to call up a contractor to build your new outdoor lounge space, this solarium is the perfect easy-to-install option to help keep you cool before the next heat wave hits.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The michelada is spicy on its own but then the Tamarindo hits with its sweet, powerful tart flavor and adds to the heat but also to the taste of this drink.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
The Marlins’ career strikeout record could be just the first major milestone Alcantara hits this season.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bigger question for driverless cars This recall hits the heart of the robotaxi promise.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
ABC News,
5 July 2026
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who gave up one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox’s 8-1 win over the Angels on Saturday night at Angel Stadium.
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Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The Royals had just four hits against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who carved up the hosts’ starting lineup.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Sale went five-plus innings, worked around seven hits, walked two and struck out three on what would not be considered his best start of the season.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Wilson allowed seven runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings in Friday’s 17-1 blowout loss to the Cardinals.
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Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Clemente went on to become an all-time great—two World Series titles, 15 All-Star Games, 3,000 career hits.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Gray yielded one earned run – a solo homer by third baseman Willi Castro in the bottom of the second – on six hits and walked three in seven innings.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2026
There are still months left of oppressive heat to endure, but there’s no need to call up a contractor to build your new outdoor lounge space, this solarium is the perfect easy-to-install option to help keep you cool before the next heat wave hits.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The michelada is spicy on its own but then the Tamarindo hits with its sweet, powerful tart flavor and adds to the heat but also to the taste of this drink.
—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
The Marlins’ career strikeout record could be just the first major milestone Alcantara hits this season.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bigger question for driverless cars This recall hits the heart of the robotaxi promise.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox’s 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
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ABC News,
5 July 2026
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who gave up one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox’s 8-1 win over the Angels on Saturday night at Angel Stadium.
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Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The Royals had just four hits against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who carved up the hosts’ starting lineup.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Sale went five-plus innings, worked around seven hits, walked two and struck out three on what would not be considered his best start of the season.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Wilson allowed seven runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings in Friday’s 17-1 blowout loss to the Cardinals.
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Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Clemente went on to become an all-time great—two World Series titles, 15 All-Star Games, 3,000 career hits.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Bulk reliever Zack Littell allowed two runs on five hits over four innings for Washington.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Gray yielded one earned run – a solo homer by third baseman Willi Castro in the bottom of the second – on six hits and walked three in seven innings.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
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Palestra instead knocks it past him with his right foot with great balance in a tight space.
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Did join Kylian Mbappe and Ferenc Puskas as one of only three players to score a European Cup knockout-phase brace against Barcelona at Camp Nou, which bumps him up the list a bit.
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The department bumps the call to a higher-priority response (Priority 1) due to the potential for violence.
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Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets.
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Holloway, conversely, has been more active, going 5-3 since McGregor's last octagon appearance, including BMF title wins.
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Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche.
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The next step is turning battlefield successes into standardized systems that every brigade can field.
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Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
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Despite the blows to Eurovision’s finances and viewership from the boycott, the contest is eyeing expansion, with a spinoff Eurovision Song Contest Asia due to take place in Bangkok in November.
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
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That direct relationship is what separates a true farm to table operation from a restaurant that simply slaps the phrase on a marketing page.
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Debate over the World War I-era killings, widely seen by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century, now collides with international accusations over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
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During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it.
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The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
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How Clert’s ambitious adaptation achieves this, in under 90 minutes to boot, is best experienced in real time.
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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