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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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After coming under fire for publicly berating a TV journalist on social media, Paget Brewster has deleted the damning post and apologized.
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And even though Citi Bike’s age verification system has multiple components that could be used even without biometric screening and with quickly deleting any data collected, that didn’t matter.
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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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Concerns about his takeover of traditionally nonpolitical celebrations have led some states to decline participating in Washington events and some entertainers to cancel plans to perform at them.
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Several pre-tournament warmup games were canceled.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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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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In addition, composters are struggling with the amount of plastic and other debris that people and businesses put in the food waste bins.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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