HITTING THE ROAD Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

hitting the road

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present participle of hit the road

as in departing

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 hitting the road Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026 Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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