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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
ABC News, 20 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.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
He’s struck out just three times but has only five hits.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 June 2026
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Clayton Beeter finished for his fifth save, striking out Ben Williamson with the tying run on second base to end it.
—ABC News, 20 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.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
He’s struck out just three times but has only five hits.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Grande’s comment has since been deleted or hidden from the video’s replies, and the sound on the TikTok has been disabled.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden canceled its official Game 4 watch party amid a public dispute with city officials over security restrictions.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In a statement to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the event's producer Live Nation explained that the concert was canceled because Stewart had a recurrence of a sinus infection.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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With one out in the sixth and Nick Loftin at third, Tolbert twice failed to get down safety-squeeze bunts.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Ryan Ward scored the winning run after Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo failed to catch right fielder Tyler O’Neill’s throw to the plate.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In Late Summer In late summer, iris plants can become disheveled-looking and even flop over.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Beneath the flat surface of the back seat hid the wondrous fold-up bench seats that, to my childhood mind, were a marvel of ingenuity.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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Sequence unraveled, and with it the onward rush, progression, the sense of one event coming after another; my understanding of cause and effect, of the chronological chopping-up of time both personal and historical—before and after, premodern and modern—all blurred, folded, unraveled out of reach.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Caitlin Clark orchestrates offense Clark struggled to find her shooting touch Tuesday, missing 10 of 15 field goal attempts and seven of eight 3-pointers.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Let’s see who thrives and who struggles now that these two have become ones.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Caitlin Clark orchestrates offense Clark struggled to find her shooting touch Tuesday, missing 10 of 15 field goal attempts and seven of eight 3-pointers.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Fans attending World Cup matches at Miami Stadium are warning others to arrive hours early after long lines and transportation delays caused some to miss major moments of a recent game.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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