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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
After six months of wall-to-wall campaigning, the Academy Awards nominations are finally upon us, and scores of Hollywood’s biggest stars struck out in the ninth inning.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The deal came together less than a day after the Mets struck out on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, who spurned New York to sign a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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The Yankees’ prospect made strides in 2024, striking out 118 and giving up only 63 hits across 93 2/3 innings of Class A ball.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
After six months of wall-to-wall campaigning, the Academy Awards nominations are finally upon us, and scores of Hollywood’s biggest stars struck out in the ninth inning.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The deal came together less than a day after the Mets struck out on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, who spurned New York to sign a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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