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verb (1)

Definition of strike (out)next
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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it struck out all references to indecent matters

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verb (2)

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)
Verb
Dreyer struck out Oneil Cruz looking to end the top of the eighth with a runner on third, fighting off the Pirates’ final gasp. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Chicago used an opener, left-hander Sean Newcomb, before going to right-hander Eric Fedde as the bulk reliever, who tossed four innings, allowing three hits and one walk, while striking out two. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Josh Lowe failed to get a bunt down, striking out when trying to bunt with two strikes. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 Fairbanks struck out the first two batters in the ninth and was within one strike of closing out the game. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strike (out)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
  1. delete
  2. collapse
  3. cancel
  4. fail
  5. flop
  6. fold
  7. struggle
  8. miss
Verb
  • The rhetorical trick consists in deleting the principal from the sentence.
    — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The video, which continues to be shared online despite being deleted from the brand's channels, showed Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark shoving member Alexis Miestowski to the turf.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of delete
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  • The United States and Canada are barreling toward a deeper trade war after last-ditch efforts to strike a deal collapsed Friday.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991, and its successor, the Russian Federation, didn’t use Tartus for many years.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • If the league and union can’t agree on a new contract by some time in March, some regular-season games likely would be canceled.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Another, who said a relative's upcoming interview had been canceled, described feeling confused and upset by what appeared to be an embassy-wide hold.
    — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cancel
Verb
  • Merrill went 0 for 5 on his bobblehead night, striking out on three pitches with the bases loaded in both the eighth and 11th, and also failed to make a diving catch on Flores' RBI double.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But ordinary Iranians also turn to cryptocurrency as a way to opt out of a failing system.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fail
Verb
  • Designs against the three targets that flopped scored nearly as well as designs against the ones that produced binders in quantity.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In Bait, Ahmed stars as struggling actor Shah Latif, who flops in his audition to play James Bond and then becomes consumed by the quest to become the first Pakistani 007.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flop
Verb
  • For a precision folding bike where millimeter-perfect alignment dictates how smoothly the hinges open and close, keeping the metal perfectly straight is a manufacturing advantage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Temple of the Moon surrounds a 30-foot central tower with an organic, inward-folding design intended for gathering and reflection.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fold
Verb
  • The Sparks struggled early, missing 12 of their first 16 shots from the field.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For now, Neda, a 34-year-old Tehran resident struggling with kidney disease and needing medication, is holding her breath as she is once again forced to buy only half of her monthly dose.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • The fact a majority of them belong to people who traveled from another country and the conditions of the desert itself both complicate efforts to identify remains, therefore hindering missing persons cases, experts say.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • L’Agence’s offering always delivers head-turning pieces, grounded by crisp shirting that never misses.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of miss

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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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