Synonyms of strike
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as in to walk 
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as in to affect
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as in to occur (to)
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as in to bump
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as in to hit
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as in to dismantle
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as in to attack
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as in to possess
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as in to begin
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as in to delete
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as in to collapse
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as in walkout
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as in attack
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as in disadvantage
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as in collision
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as in accident
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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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as in to occur (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in to dismantle
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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as in walkout
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
the nurses will go on strike tomorrow unless they're finally given a pay raise
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the first strike was directed at a munitions warehouse
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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
kids born into poverty already have a strike against them
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the strike of a hammer against a nail always has a satisfying sound when you're building something yourself
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as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
she's made one strike after another since she began speculating in real estate
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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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
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The pair argued briefly before Padilla drew his weapon and fired, striking Roberts once in the heart.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Another strike hit Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, killing one person and wounding another, according to health officials at Shifa Hospital.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Pitcher Roger Clemens, who was eight months removed from his complete-game triumph in the College World Series' decisive game and three months away from his MLB debut, struck out two batters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
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The snow covered ice that has lingered on driveways since last weekend’s monster snow and ice storm that struck the Charlotte region and much of the rest of the state.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
The pair argued briefly before Padilla drew his weapon and fired, striking Roberts once in the heart.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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First identified from wreckage recovered near Kyiv and Dnipro in early January, the drone points to a quiet but important shift in how Moscow is thinking about long-range strike and air-defense saturation.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Another strike hit Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, killing one person and wounding another, according to health officials at Shifa Hospital.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Fire officials said crews were able to largely strike out the fire but a gas line continued to burn.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Pitcher Roger Clemens, who was eight months removed from his complete-game triumph in the College World Series' decisive game and three months away from his MLB debut, struck out two batters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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The walkout comes as teacher unions in Los Angeles and San Diego have authorized strikes.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, hundreds of Louisville students participated in school walkouts to protest recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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One person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight Russian attack using drones and powerful glide bombs on the central Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the head of the regional military administration, Oleksandr Hanzha.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The overnight attacks follow a recent lull in strikes on energy infrastructure by both sides, which was proposed by the US.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stewart nullified the size disadvantage with his speed and relentless style.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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And yet, such disadvantages might have been overcome, especially in urban settings, had there been the vision and will among America’s industrialists.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Allow ample distance between yourself and other vehicles, to avoid the risk of a collision if slippery conditions are encountered.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ivey shattered his left fibula in a collision with then-Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, an injury that required nearly a year away from the court and multiple surgeries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another accident on northbound I-35 and Medical District Drive closed at least one lane and the shoulder, in addition to the frontage road, causing a backup beginning all the way around downtown Dallas.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pearce has no memory of the accident, nor of the harrowing month that followed.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both Beijing and Hong Kong’s government have repeatedly rejected international criticism of Lai’s prosecution and dismissed accusations that his jailing was politically motivated or an assault on press freedom.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another 43,000 arrestees are listed as having assault charges or convictions.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 75-foot Dry Falls—the most popular in western North Carolina—invites travelers to walk behind it while staying mostly dry or view it from the handicap-accessible overlook.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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That was a huge handicap for McNeil and Boers, who had to sign off in late afternoon in late fall and winter.—
Phil Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brew a coffee Most people are aware that java can give them a jolt.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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With reactive Uranus stationing direct in your 5th House of Creativity, a passion project or date idea gets a jolt, inviting you to try something new on a whim.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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