hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
are hitting
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present progressiveof hit.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing are hitting on the field pregame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
More people are hitting pause on buying a home, as surging mortgage rates continue to hinder the housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Declining sales in North America and Europe are hitting its networks business, while rising semiconductor and component prices continue to squeeze the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Data shows that matches and rallies are longer, players are faster and they are hitting the ball harder across a season that can last almost 11 months.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
“The rains are hitting everyone hard this year,” Mister Hertzoon said.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
