hit (up)

verb

Definition of hit (up)next
as in to ask
to make a request of she's always hitting me up for money

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit (up)
  1. ask
  2. invite
  3. request
Verb
  • Police said no arrests have been made and asked that anyone with information on the shootings to call 512-974-TIPS.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder will ask President-elect Donald Trump to release him from a 20-year prison sentence, his attorney said.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ask
Verb
  • The rock band have shared an open call on social media, inviting people to audition as Tim Alexander‘s replacement after his sudden departure.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Old Town Trolley invited several city policymakers to take rides this week to better understand how historic tours work.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of invite
Verb
  • The company requested a hearing and was granted an exception to complete its business combination by December 2, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The legal team has also requested a new trial for Trump, and a decision on that is still pending.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of request
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“Hit (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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