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as in affects
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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as in occurs (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in collides
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in dismantles
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possesses
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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as in walkouts
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
the nurses will go on strike tomorrow unless they're finally given a pay raise
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as in assaults
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the first strike was directed at a munitions warehouse
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as in disadvantages
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
kids born into poverty already have a strike against them
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as in collisions
a forceful coming together of two things
the strike of a hammer against a nail always has a satisfying sound when you're building something yourself
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as in accidents
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
she's made one strike after another since she began speculating in real estate
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Recent Examples of strikes
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
This two-piece set, which includes a vest and trousers, strikes the right balance between put-together and fashion-forward.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The three drone strikes south of Beirut marked another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on April 17.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Critics, meanwhile, have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
The three drone strikes south of Beirut marked another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect April 17.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Singer-songwriter Mya strikes a pose in a Canadian tuxedo at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on May 6.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Critics, meanwhile, have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
This generation’s suspension tuning strikes a decent balance between daily drivability and truck-readiness.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
That is until Strickland found some momentum in the second round, staying on his feet and landing strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Two of the strikes Saturday took place on the highway linking Beirut with the southern port city of Sidon, in which several people were wounded, while the third happened on a road leading to Lebanon's Chouf region, killing three, the state-run National News Agency said.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The fragile three-week ceasefire appears to be holding, though Trump on Saturday told journalists that further strikes remained a possibility.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Verb
There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
This two-piece set, which includes a vest and trousers, strikes the right balance between put-together and fashion-forward.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The three drone strikes south of Beirut marked another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on April 17.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Critics, meanwhile, have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
The three drone strikes south of Beirut marked another escalation since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect April 17.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Singer-songwriter Mya strikes a pose in a Canadian tuxedo at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on May 6.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Critics, meanwhile, have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
This generation’s suspension tuning strikes a decent balance between daily drivability and truck-readiness.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Noun
An enraged Fatu laid into Reigns with a handful of falling headbutts and strikes.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
That is until Strickland found some momentum in the second round, staying on his feet and landing strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Two of the strikes Saturday took place on the highway linking Beirut with the southern port city of Sidon, in which several people were wounded, while the third happened on a road leading to Lebanon's Chouf region, killing three, the state-run National News Agency said.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
The fragile three-week ceasefire appears to be holding, though Trump on Saturday told journalists that further strikes remained a possibility.
—Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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Jenin, West Bank — Ali al-Samoudi gingerly walks down the steps toward his home.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Junior right-hander Kaidence Rumachik went the distance, striking out nine and scattering seven hits and two walks to pick up the pitching win.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The question of how Venus’s atmosphere affects probes isn’t just about the past—the list of artifacts may be growing soon because more probes are set to land on Venus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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In the process, the material collides, compresses, and heats up to extreme temperatures, producing vast amounts of radiation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Gagen, who hits left-handed, started the season setting but moved to full-time hitting.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Jackson’s hits compilation Number Ones is at Number 13, the Michael soundtrack is at Number 37, and The Essential Michael Jackson is at Number 158.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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In an opinion featuring 18 exclamation points, Leon dismantles each aspect of the administration’s legal argument for the renovation authority, asserting that rests with Congress.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Sebastian Gorka, the senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, said an immediate example would be for other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran attacks commercial shipping.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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And thus, her poetry possesses an amazing range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The state of Florida possesses urban areas that contain multiple roadway segments that include US-19 and US-441, and Orange Blossom Trail and Biscayne Boulevard.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Bella Martinez, a senior at Riverside University High School who helped introduce the other student speakers, said the Day of Action was planned in the wake of anti-ICE walkouts by students across Wisconsin in January.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beckwith criticized McCall’s apology in light of the district allowing student walkouts to protest ICE at VHS, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson middle schools earlier this spring.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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