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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
Able to hide in plain sight, snipers excel at consistently hitting targets (both static and moving) at long range.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
There are multiple Kwik Trip fan clubs on Facebook, and, earlier this year, a group of runners even completed a 31-mile route hitting 10 Kwik Trips.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Detectives believe the man was speeding eastbound on the 4200 block of East Washington Street, before traveling over the center line and hitting the tree.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
As a heavy-hitting amapiano track from a group with Mississippi rapper David Banner and Philly DJ Cosmo Baker turns the crowd up, Banner pulls off his shirt and proudly stomps up the aisles.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
The compelling argument is the Yankees possess enough hitting to survive with Verdugo’s glove outweighing a bat that skidded for the most of the past three-plus months.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
At 34, most right-handed-hitting first basemen start to slow down.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
There are multiple Kwik Trip fan clubs on Facebook, and, earlier this year, a group of runners even completed a 31-mile route hitting 10 Kwik Trips.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Detectives believe the man was speeding eastbound on the 4200 block of East Washington Street, before traveling over the center line and hitting the tree.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
As a heavy-hitting amapiano track from a group with Mississippi rapper David Banner and Philly DJ Cosmo Baker turns the crowd up, Banner pulls off his shirt and proudly stomps up the aisles.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
The compelling argument is the Yankees possess enough hitting to survive with Verdugo’s glove outweighing a bat that skidded for the most of the past three-plus months.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
At 34, most right-handed-hitting first basemen start to slow down.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitting
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Essentially, the more eccentric the 'dance' – such as zigzagging or spiraling – the more chance the snowflake has of bumping into another ice crystal.New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
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Suitcases go through a lot of wear and tear, whether it's stowed in the overhead bin on your flight or bumping along the baggage carousel.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
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It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company highlights its ongoing efforts to secure additional financing and expand production capabilities, while acknowledging the uncertainty of achieving these goals.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last Island hurricane The Last Island hurricane killed 400 people after slamming into the Louisiana coast in August 1856.Gina Martinez, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Employees did not respond well to visits from their managers, with some planning to call the police or slamming the door on their supervisors.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Iconoclast, a music management company, acquired the publishing rights to the Grammy-winning rapper and actress’s entire catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris would end up winning the seat for San Francisco district attorney, with Binder's help.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Mendez explained that the northbound driver attempted to swerve out of the way to avoid colliding with the other truck.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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The driver of a pickup truck crashed into a child care center in Glendale on Thursday morning after swerving and losing control to avoid colliding with another vehicle that subsequently fled the scene, according to police.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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When the victim refused, Rodriguez began punching her.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Facebook / East Haven Police Department A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a pregnant woman and biting a medic’s hand in a violent carjacking attempt at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Connecticut, police said.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Hitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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