1
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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2
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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3
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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1
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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2
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
Jack Smart, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.
—Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
When sunlight hits these chlorophyll molecules, the electrons in the molecules gain energy or become energized.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Ukraine hits Moscow with drone attacks.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Read on for spring outfit inspiration and to start carting up your favorite pieces before the post-spring-cleaning shopping frenzy hits.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Make sure their carriers and leashes are accessible, so that when a severe storm—or other emergency— hits, pets can be evacuated with ease, if needed.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Twelve quarterback hits, bringing his career total to 126.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Snow White hits theaters on March 21.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.
—Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
When sunlight hits these chlorophyll molecules, the electrons in the molecules gain energy or become energized.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Ukraine hits Moscow with drone attacks.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Read on for spring outfit inspiration and to start carting up your favorite pieces before the post-spring-cleaning shopping frenzy hits.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Make sure their carriers and leashes are accessible, so that when a severe storm—or other emergency— hits, pets can be evacuated with ease, if needed.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Twelve quarterback hits, bringing his career total to 126.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hits
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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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His abilities have produced a broad range of career successes involving athletic competition, acting and business ventures.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Surely there will be more deals and losses, stock market ups and downs, successes and bankruptcies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The robot achieves these speeds by flapping the fins up to ten times faster than real fish.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2025
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Everyone in digital marketing should know that KPIs are measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From box office blockbusters to festival darlings, the race offers no shortage of contenders—and no single film has emerged as the definitive frontrunner.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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This was one of two blockbusters to go along with a massive re-signing that all dropped in a wild 23-minute span.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But Wesley slams off the tape right then and there, and later side-eyes Graham in the break room.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Out of the blue, Ian attacks the man and slams a dagger into his heart.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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See the full list of 2025 Golden Globes winners.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here are the 2025 Golden Globe winners (in bold) and nominees.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Green claps along, and is visibly impressed when Freeman hits that signature high note.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2024
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“Hits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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