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hard by

ADJECTIVE

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjacent convenient

STRONG

abutting adjoining approaching handy impending nearest neighboring nigh warm

WEAK

across the street around the corner at hand contiguous give or take a little immediate imminent in spitting distance in the ball park near-at-hand nearly next proximate under one's nose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distant far

STRONG

remote

WEAK

away far-off faraway

ADJECTIVE

Synonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close closest coming consequent coterminous ensuing following meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching

Antonyms

WEAK

earlier preceding previous

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Europe's beleaguered top economy, especially its energy-hungry manufacturers, have been hit hard by the energy shock unleashed by the war, denting hopes of a strong rebound this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In the fourth, Aziaha James had to be carried off by her teammates after she got hit hard by an Ogwumike screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Cruciferous vegetables have been hit hard by supply disruptions, leading to widespread shortages, quality decline and, yes, higher costs.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Canadian factory sales climbed 3% in March to the highest level since the start of 2025, before manufacturers were hit hard by trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Pounded hard by a storm at 22,000 feet, Denman admitted defeat, and the three men turned around, returning safely to Darjeeling just five weeks after they’d departed.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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