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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1938, Charles Addams created an original cartoon in The New Yorker magazine that struck a chord with the strange part of minds everywhere.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Workers rejected that offer, too, and went on strike the next morning.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Scherzer struck out Randy Arozarena to end the fifth and preserve his own win.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
These modular aerial units can be launched remotely with an approximate fire location, striking quickly during the critical window when a spark can turn into a megafire.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1938, Charles Addams created an original cartoon in The New Yorker magazine that struck a chord with the strange part of minds everywhere.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
In the second half, Peterson threw a 5-yard strike to Ferguson to extend the Titans’ lead to 27-0.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Workers rejected that offer, too, and went on strike the next morning.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Cowboys have reportedly inquired about Hendrickson and Crosby, but struck out on both.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Scherzer struck out Randy Arozarena to end the fifth and preserve his own win.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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The elegant walkout pool leads to a covered pavilion, where there’s ample space for outdoor dining and just lounging around.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Parents helped stage a student walkout at an Oregon high school last week protesting a single transgender classmate’s ability to use facilities that match their gender identity.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Federico Gatti was also excellent in thwarting Madrid’s attacks.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The attack has spurred allegations of a hate crime against the girl, who is Yemeni and Muslim.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But detailed negotiations have dragged out, leaving the country’s key auto making industry at a disadvantage – subject to 25% US tariffs while its rivals in Japan and Europe have already secured much lower rates.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party may be at a disadvantage in next year's midterm elections, according to new polling.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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An elementary school bus was involved in a collision on Ohio 125 at White Oak Road on Thursday, according to an email from West Clermont School Superintendent David Fultz.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Johnson County Jail, according to the post, and faces charges of arson of a place of worship, burglary of a building, theft of property and collision involving damage.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Kids don’t learn it from just accident.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kobolds can just as often decide to be harmful, however, causing accidents, cave-ins, and rockslides for reasons of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a lot of fear in the air – fear of speaking out, fear of being swept up in ICE raids, etc.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Thieves last week targeted the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery in a brazen daylight raid, fleeing with jewelry worth tens of millions in a matter of minutes.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Not the one who improved their golf handicap.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Man, that jolt felt like Emmanuel Sanders streaking down the sidelines at Cleveland.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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