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hitting

ADJECTIVE

striking

Synonyms

STRONG

beating clouting clubbing punishing slamming slapping smacking thumping whacking whipping

ADJECTIVE

firing smoothly; said of an internal combustion engine

Synonyms

STRONG

functioning going operating running working

Example Sentences

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—Bitcoin drops 1.2% to $61,372 after hitting a 20-month low of $59,125 Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Erickson, during the civil trial, testified he avoided hitting the brothers, but Grossman did not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Then the Obayifo lashes out toward me, hitting me in the nose with Autumn’s elbow.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer