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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
Baez struck out four and scattered four hits and two walks in lowering his Texas League-leading ERA to 2.08.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Ryan struck out five batters, allowing a run and five hits over five innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Improving to 9-4 on the season, Ryan allowed five hits and struck out five.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Cameron struck out Francisco Lindor, got a marvelous play from shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who ranged deep in the hole to nab Mark Vientos, then struck out Juan Soto.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
Baez struck out four and scattered four hits and two walks in lowering his Texas League-leading ERA to 2.08.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Ryan struck out five batters, allowing a run and five hits over five innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Improving to 9-4 on the season, Ryan allowed five hits and struck out five.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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