as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (into)
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Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez began to fall back.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025 -
Left-hander Reid Detmers, whose three-game nightmare stretch a month ago began with a game in Seattle, struck out two in a scoreless inning, including Mariners star Cal Raleigh.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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What Happens Next The talks will commence in London on Monday, according to Trump's Truth Social post.—
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Pitt actress Shabana Azeez, who played Dr. Javadi, recently posted a picture confirming that filming had commenced as planned in June, just a short while after The Pitt season 1 ended.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Known to his fans as King Vamp, the Opium label founder started as a SoundCloud rapper in Atlanta and successfully wave-hopped his way from Awful Records to A$AP Mob to Kanye West on the path to superstardom.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
28 May 2025
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Born with Sickle Cell Disease, Woolford started a non-profit, Sickle Cell Reproductive Education Directive, that advocates for patients like herself.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Perhaps fortunately, the Yankees also got off to a slow start, so the Red Sox are now nine games off New York's pace at the top of the division, compared to 12 1/2 games at the same point last season.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In late 2023, PS opened a second location at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Polls will open across the country at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning (5 p.m. ET on Monday).—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The story behind the brand Hater Free Apparel was founded in 1999, inspired by brands like FUBU and Phat Farm, Gray said.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Haddish founded the She Ready Foundation to help L.A. foster kids like herself.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Today's results mirrored those of Starship Flight 7, which launched on Jan. 16.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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To modern eyes, the show, which launched in 1998, is a time capsule.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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