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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Pickard also pitched and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and struck out 5 batters in 7 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The left-hander struck out Billy Cook and Jared Triolo to start the inning, walked Nick Gonzales, Bryan Reynolds and Ozuna to load the bases, then struck out Oneil Cruz swinging to end the frame.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
New York's Spencer Jones struck out twice and walked once in his major league debut and Kervin Jones allowed one run over two inning in his Yankees debut.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
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Mejia got Trea Turner to fly out to right, struck out dangerous slugger Kyle Schwarber, and induced Bryce Harper to ground out to second baseman Edouard Julien to secure his second save of the season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Pickard also pitched and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and struck out 5 batters in 7 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The left-hander struck out Billy Cook and Jared Triolo to start the inning, walked Nick Gonzales, Bryan Reynolds and Ozuna to load the bases, then struck out Oneil Cruz swinging to end the frame.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
New York's Spencer Jones struck out twice and walked once in his major league debut and Kervin Jones allowed one run over two inning in his Yankees debut.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (out)
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If an Entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost, or destroyed, entrant’s sole remedy shall be another entry into the Sweepstakes.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Data brokers don't delete inactive profiles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,300-foot section of the southbound span to collapse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And today, for the time being, the regime has collapsed totally.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The same regulators failed to pay attention when Prospect sold hospital assets and paid themselves the proceeds, leaving the hospitals finances increasingly precarious.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Ugarte previously agreed to a $25,000 settlement with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission over failing to disclose outside income earned through his consulting firm while serving as a City Hall aide to Price.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Much of the discussion following the game is about flopping and supposed favorable whistles for the Thunder.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Some species will flop over when grown in rich soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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There’s a report in Bloomberg recently that half of data center plans are kind of stalled or being canceled because of material issues and things like that.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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In the preceding weeks, at least 20 of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts canceled Friday classes due to a high number of teachers requesting leave to participate in the protest.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Using a flexible bench scraper or hard plastic spatula, fold dough over and onto itself several times, scraping bottom and sides of bowl, to bring together into a mass (dough will feel very wet and sticky).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The bench-seat cushion comes off to reveal a fold-out mattress that fits both full and queen size sheets, so this bed comfortably fits two people.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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In April, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo proved to be an effective outlet as Chelsea struggled to cope with their pace.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Family members said Ross is still struggling with memory gaps and emotional distress following her detention.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Fudd missed the Dallas Wings’ home opener Tuesday with a right knee injury, the team announced prior to tipoff against the Atlanta Dream.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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