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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Kershaw’s historic moment helped erase some of the concern after third baseman Max Muncy departed with a left knee injury immediately before Kershaw struck out Capra.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The second will start at 3:15 p.m. A minor league addition to the organization, the 26-year-old Nuñez had struck out 11 over 7⅓ shutout innings at Triple-A El Paso after starting the season with a 3.57 ERA in 22 ⅔ innings at Double-A San Antonio.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
However, three Orioles did strike out after the Yankees’ closest creature to a lion made his way to his version of Pride Rock to the tune of the iconic Disney intro.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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For his career, Miller batted .359, tallied 100 hits, and struck out 139 batters.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Kershaw’s historic moment helped erase some of the concern after third baseman Max Muncy departed with a left knee injury immediately before Kershaw struck out Capra.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The second will start at 3:15 p.m. A minor league addition to the organization, the 26-year-old Nuñez had struck out 11 over 7⅓ shutout innings at Triple-A El Paso after starting the season with a 3.57 ERA in 22 ⅔ innings at Double-A San Antonio.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
However, three Orioles did strike out after the Yankees’ closest creature to a lion made his way to his version of Pride Rock to the tune of the iconic Disney intro.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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