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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
After O’Hearn struck out on the 10th pitch of his at-bat, Jake Cronenworth drove in Sheets with a single flared into center field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
But Perez, who struck out nine through four scoreless innings, got out of the jam with a strikeout and a groundout.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Over his seven innings, the right-hander allowed just three hits, struck out five, and walked just one.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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After striking out Brandon Lowe – no relation to Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe – Early gave up a two-run double to Christopher Morel.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
After O’Hearn struck out on the 10th pitch of his at-bat, Jake Cronenworth drove in Sheets with a single flared into center field.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
But Perez, who struck out nine through four scoreless innings, got out of the jam with a strikeout and a groundout.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Over his seven innings, the right-hander allowed just three hits, struck out five, and walked just one.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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