DH
abbreviation
DH
1 American
Or
dh
abbreviation
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Racing. dead heat.
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dear/darling husband (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's husband).
My DH really likes this place.
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Baseball. designated hitter.
DH.
2
American
abbreviation
D.H.
3
American
abbreviation
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Doctor of Humanics.
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Doctor of Humanities.
Example Sentences
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In Ohtani’s absence, the Dodgers have started outfielder Alex Call at DH against left-handed pitchers, with Dalton Rushing available off the bench in the later innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Ohtani, who went hitless in four at-bats as the designated hitter in Friday’s 2-1 win, was set to DH and hit leadoff in Sunday’s first game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The DH noted that Prof Hughes wrote to the prime minister in March asking him to set a clear timetable for the financial redress to be delivered without further delay.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
The DH is, therefore, "unable to move forward on this matter whilst the UK Government formulates its position in response to the recommendations".
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Cut away CH, DH, holding down firmly the end done.
From Wood-Block Printing A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice by F. Morley (Frank Morley) Fletcher
“I don’t like to think I’m going be the first baseman or DH. I’m the catcher. I prepare myself to catch 162 games, more than that if we’re in the playoffs.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2020
“He can play the corner outfield spots, first base, DH. He gives us a lot of flexibility and makes us a deeper and more balanced team. “We felt like the bullpen was a strength.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2014
"I don't think you'll see the standard six-day-a-week DH. You'll see guys rotate through, and whoever is swinging the bat will get a lion's share of the playing time."
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2014
The tree sat on the Kiowa Ranch, a property that noted arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan had given to Frieda Lawrence, wife of the British writer D.H.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Capote was in his mid-20s and a rising star when he moved from New York City to Taormina, Sicily, in 1950 and settled in a scenic villa named Fontana Vecchia, once occupied by D.H.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
She won her first Academy Award in 1971 as lead actress for her role as a headstrong artist in director Ken Russell's film of D.H.
From Reuters ● Jun. 15, 2023
He changed the course of American letters with his crusade against censorship by publishing works including D.H.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
In a few days all our division was in line, and soon thereafter was joined by Longstreet's, D.H.
From History of Kershaw's Brigade by D. Augustus Dickert
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