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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Reds manager Terry Francona and Rays manager Kevin Cash continued their longstanding prank war last night, with Francona playing a loop of Cash striking out on the jumbotron.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Alcántara struck out four batters and walked none in that outing.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Of those six, McLain struck out three — Mays (looking), Aaron (looking) and Torre (swinging).
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
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Jackson Wolf struck out eight over six strong innings, leading Triple-A El Paso to a 5-1 win over visiting Sugar Land on Sunday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Reds manager Terry Francona and Rays manager Kevin Cash continued their longstanding prank war last night, with Francona playing a loop of Cash striking out on the jumbotron.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Alcántara struck out four batters and walked none in that outing.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Of those six, McLain struck out three — Mays (looking), Aaron (looking) and Torre (swinging).
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 14 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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