home run

[hohm ruhn] / ˈhoʊm ˈrʌn /

NOUN

bull's-eye

Synonyms

STRONGEST

center dead center omphalos

STRONG

goal mark objective quintain target

WEAK

direct hit hole in one

NOUN

crowning achievement

Synonyms

WEAK

Meisterstuck best seller bull's-eye chef d'oeuvre classic coup crowning accomplishment crowning stroke feather in one's cap grand slam hole in one icing on the cake masterpiece masterwork showpiece smash hit work of a master work of a past master

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Grindlinger went four for four, including a home run, and finished with three RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Texas State countered with four runs in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by Coy DeFury’s two-run home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Lamb greeted reliever Cooper Powell with a three-run home run over the right field bleachers in the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It was Ward’s first home run in his first game at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I show it to Morrie with the pride of a Little Leaguer rounding the bases on his first home run.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

home run

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