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  • present participle of hit.

hitting



ADJECTIVE
firing smoothly; said of an internal combustion engine
Synonyms


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Hitting her prime at 70, she has become the great theatrical interpreter of feelings too profound for facile talk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Hitting the ground -- even with a parachute -- risks foot, ankle, and leg injuries, the former airman explained.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Hitting those targets will be key for ensuring that taxpayers aren’t saddled with some of the event’s costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Hitting that revenue target will require Oracle to invest $292 billion in AI infrastructure, which has sparked concern that Oracle’s debt could lose its investment-grade rating.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Hitting the ground, I rolled over on my back and looked up.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls




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