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hit the ball

VERB
apply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address commit devote give study try
STRONG
bend concentrate dedicate dig direct grind hustle persevere plug scratch sweat throw turn
WEAK
be diligent be industrious bear down buckle down give all one's got give best shot give old college try hammer away knuckle down make effort peg away pour it on pull out all stops
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore keep

Example Sentences

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You have hit the ball out of the park on the accumulation phase of your financial journey.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Suzuki also believed Trout hit the ball hard enough for a home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The basic instruction for golfers is to hit the ball solidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"He's a powerful player. He's got long levers. He can hit the ball out of any ground, and he's shown that tonight," said Brook.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

“But on the whole it was perfect. We hit the ball right out of the park. It’s lost. And it’s gonna stay lost. There isn’t a single connection.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote