DH
abbreviation
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DH
1 American
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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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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
Berenberg also remains confident that two major investor concerns—Prosus commitment to reduce its stake in DH and the litigations in Spain—will be resolved next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
So Ohtani isn’t permitted to move from DH to pitcher and then back to DH.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
“I played as just a DH last year,” he said, “but to do both at the same time is my usual style.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
While Curtiss worked with the navy, the Dayton-Wright factory turned out the famous DH fighting planes under the supervision of Orville Wright.
From The Age of Invention : a chronicle of mechanical conquest by Thompson, Holland
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