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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Culpepper allowed four hits in his two innings of work, including a ninth-inning homer to spoil the shutout, while striking out four to secure the lopsided victory.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Jack Devonshire tossed a complete game, surrendering just one run on one hit while striking out seven as No. 30 Oliver Ames (11-10) advanced with a 6-1 victory over No. 35 South High in a Div. 2 preliminary.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Jo Adell and Oswald Peraza both struck out, two of the Angels’ nine strikeouts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Jayden Moeller struck out, but the Cavaliers decided to walk University of Houston signee, Logan Brown to load the bases.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Culpepper allowed four hits in his two innings of work, including a ninth-inning homer to spoil the shutout, while striking out four to secure the lopsided victory.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Jack Devonshire tossed a complete game, surrendering just one run on one hit while striking out seven as No. 30 Oliver Ames (11-10) advanced with a 6-1 victory over No. 35 South High in a Div. 2 preliminary.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Jo Adell and Oswald Peraza both struck out, two of the Angels’ nine strikeouts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
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The Christ-like image and a video Trump posted depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes were both deleted after backlash.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Columbia failed to delete SSN database Columbia had already faced criticism for taking about a week to notify victims of the breach, since each day without notice increases the risk of identity theft.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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After the battle, Picard’s battery supported the push from the Roer River to the Rhine as Germany’s western front collapsed.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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The same logic applies when AI collapses the price of services that American workers produce.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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It has been cited seven times by the AQMD since 2012 for such things as failing to report breakdowns and failing to maintain a system that measures and records temperatures.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey, an action thriller starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González, is new on digital streaming this week after flopping in theaters.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Within a year Arthur Q Smith earned himself a solo show, which, despite flopping, revealed an unmistakable gift for songwriting.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama also became a topic of discussion after standing with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 1.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Today that same location is offering a perfume experience in which guests interact with local artists for a tour into the delicate art of lotus folding and the cultural symbolism of local flora.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those home-and-away supporters know how much England struggled with the heat during a camp last summer.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In May, the National Park Service said a man who went missing while hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana was killed by a bear in what authorities believe to be the first deadly bear attack at the park since 1998.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fifteen of those nations have missed the last three tournaments, 12 the past four World Cups.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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