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verb (1)

Definition of strike (out)next
as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it struck out all references to indecent matters

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verb (2)

as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership

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Recent Examples of strike (out)
Verb
Erick Fedde worked 4 1/3 innings in the start and surrendered three runs on five hits while striking out two. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Gausman walked one and struck out six in six innings, on 98 pitches (66 for strikes). — Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 At 24 years old and 114 days, Misiorowski also became the youngest starter in 50 seasons to strike out 11 batters through his first four innings pitched. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026 That set the table for Heliot Ramos, who struck out looking to end the ballgame. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strike (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
  1. delete
  2. collapse
  3. cancel
  4. fail
  5. flop
  6. fold
  7. struggle
  8. miss
Verb
  • Most agree the only way to protect your data is to delete it.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 July 2026
  • In the past, some city employees communicated with each other each other through Google Chat messages that auto-deleted after a day.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of delete
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  • According to the SemiAnalysis report, CXMT purchased a large number of patents from Qimonda, a German chip maker that collapsed amid the 2008 global financial crisis.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • For all the challenges Prisco’s weathered over the century, nothing tested the family resolve like damage from a violent wind storm last August that tore into the store, causing part of the back wall to collapse and sending water pouring inside.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • The Philippine ships eventually canceled their mission on Friday and headed back to port, citing a developing typhoon in the region.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The exceptions are Indiana, USC (because of the Notre Dame series falling off), Penn State and Nebraska (which canceled a series with Tennessee).
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cancel
Verb
  • Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of fail
Verb
  • Relatively low rates secured for bonds issued by Nvidia and SpaceX flopped in the secondary debt market earlier this month while Amazon had to settle for rates that were high by its standards, The Wall Street Journal reported on July 12.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • The second play shows that this column isn't really about whether Clark flops.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of flop
Verb
  • Muhammad Saidov announced himself with a head kick that folded Dustin Jacoby, and Sam Patterson bullied veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio before finishing him in the second.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Faced with the strong likelihood that the tapes would be released, the Biden team decided to fold its tent, and turn over the tapes and papers to the Heritage Foundation.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of fold
Verb
  • Bills struggle to survive the legislative process Even when lawmakers agree on a proposal, getting it across the finish line presents another challenge.
    — Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • Finding balance has been something France has struggled with since its success at the 2018 World Cup and Zidane will be tasked with combining France’s offensive arsenal with defensive rigidity behind them.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Cam Gill missed the first practice of Carolina Panthers’ training camp.
    — Mike Kaye July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The warrior who masters these qualities can recognize openings others miss and act without hesitation.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of miss

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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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