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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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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)
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Royals left two runners in scoring position in the second inning when John Rave and Loftin struck out against White Sox starter Davis Martin.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
As part of a three-man job on the mound to limit No. 6 Xaverian despite heavy traffic on the base paths throughout, Carrera struck out the final out with runners on first and second to help the No. 2 Shamrocks hold on for a 6-3 win.
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Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
He’s struck out just three times but has only five hits.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Michael Wacha struck out seven and gave up a run and six hits in 7 2/3 innings for Kansas City.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
The Royals left two runners in scoring position in the second inning when John Rave and Loftin struck out against White Sox starter Davis Martin.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
As part of a three-man job on the mound to limit No. 6 Xaverian despite heavy traffic on the base paths throughout, Carrera struck out the final out with runners on first and second to help the No. 2 Shamrocks hold on for a 6-3 win.
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Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
He’s struck out just three times but has only five hits.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
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Following his arrest, Vance and his co-conspirators destroyed evidence by deleting phone messages and taking down the two websites, the plea agreement says.
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According to the indictment, Van Dyke immediately withdrew his profit; then tried to delete his betting account on Polymarket, the world's biggest online prediction market.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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Before Franklin took the stage, however, organizers canceled the concert because of lightning and approaching storms.
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Katy Perry‘s return to the Belgium stage will have to wait a little longer after her Werchter concert was canceled on Friday.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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This one kinda flopped Stateside but was pretty big around the world.
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The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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In Joá, where the land gathers around the great presence of Pedra da Gávea—the mountain whose unmistakable form looms over Rio— before folding toward forest and sea, a level expanse of this scale feels equal parts modernist and surrealist.
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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation.
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The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).
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My jaw is still on the floor over this can’t-miss $1 makeup deal.
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Don’t miss our guide with nearly two-dozen new bar openings across the city.
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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