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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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But overnight, he has seemingly forgotten how to hit the ball in the air—especially to left field, where righty-swinging home-run hitters tend to do the most damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

His ability to hit the ball hard and far should make him a high draft pick this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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

Ellis could have pulled out her hockey stick and invited Dee into the backyard to hit the ball around a little.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

hit the ball

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