Synonyms of strike (out)

strike (out) 1 of 2

verb (1)

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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delete
• cross (out)
• stroke (out)
• cancel
• scratch (out)
• remove
• erase
• edit (out)
• x (out)
• kill
• wipe out
• censor
• blue-pencil
• blot out
• eradicate
• clean (up)
• obliterate
• elide
• suppress
• root (out)
• dele
• clip
• expunge
• rub out
• excise
• efface
• shorten
• cut
• crop
• bleep
• silence
• launder
• repress
• blip
• red-pencil
• abbreviate
• expurgate
• black out
• redact
• bowdlerize

strike out

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to collapse

to be unsuccessful

their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapse
• fail
• flop
• fold
• struggle
• miss
• fall flat
• fall short
• wash out
• bomb
• come to grief
• lay an egg
• tank
• flame out
• come up empty
• come a cropper
• founder
• die on the vine
• flunk
• crater
• fall on one's face
• decline
• crash
• slip
• slump
• skid
• go under
• flounder
• crumble
• wane
• sink
• miscarry
• misfire
• implode
• self-destruct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work out
• go
• go over
• succeed
• deliver
• come off
• click
• pan out
• cook
• flourish
• thrive
• prosper
• win
• triumph
• prevail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of strike (out)

Verb

What about Emmet Sheehan, who has pitched great in his return (one earned run in 17 innings, giving up six hits and walking three while striking out 24)? — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Lefty starter Ian Seymour, who seems likely headed to relief duty at least in the best-of-five Division Series, delivered a strong five-inning outing, allowing one hit and striking out five, throwing 41 of his 58 pitches for strikes. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

However, Calvin Faucher got Pedro Ramirez to line out and Carson Kelly to strike out to end the threat. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Yennier Cano then issued a walk before striking out Myles Straw with the bases loaded to end the inning for real. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026