HIT THE ROAD Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

hit the road

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Definition of hit the road

as in exit

to leave a place often for another When the sun started to set they knew it was time to hit the road.

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Recent Examples of hit the road To help make up ground from the disadvantage of a statewide race without an R next to his name, Achilles has hit the road. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 Then Florida hit the road, got beaten to a pulp by Missouri and returned to Gainesville for much of the same, courtesy of South Carolina. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Sunday, October 18, 2026 will see the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) hit the road to meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) at Raymond James Stadium. — Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The motivation to hit the road, present the music and see the faces of the fans is addictive, but after days of long bus rides and transitory environs, there’s a buzz that comes from getting back to the family. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit the road

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