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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 raids
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
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
When sunlight strikes a leaf, energy races across protein structures before it can be stored and used.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Either way, Tyson strikes me as a low-key important player this season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Iran’s rejection of these terms contributed to a diplomatic deadlock that preceded the 12-day war with Israel and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The trailer shows the pair facing off as Glinda strikes her wand against Elphaba's broom.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Take a scroll through the look book and see what strikes your fancy!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
All said, Crochet threw a career-high 117 pitches, including 78 strikes and 16 swing-and-misses.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Altschuler was asked to give his take on the business in the wake of the 2023 labor strikes.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
More than a year removed from the strikes, the entertainment industry hasn’t returned to filming in the region as initially expected.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
To allow Ukraine’s growing long-range missile stock to claim responsibility for Tomahawk strikes, or even vice-versa?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Those strikes occurred on September 2,15, and a third unknown date, killing at least 17 people.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The clip showed a series of aerial strikes, each filmed from the vantage of a combat drone.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sunny Hostin strikes a pose at the opening of the 50th Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York, which benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
When sunlight strikes a leaf, energy races across protein structures before it can be stored and used.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Either way, Tyson strikes me as a low-key important player this season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Iran’s rejection of these terms contributed to a diplomatic deadlock that preceded the 12-day war with Israel and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The trailer shows the pair facing off as Glinda strikes her wand against Elphaba's broom.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Take a scroll through the look book and see what strikes your fancy!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
August represented somewhat of a lull in Russian strikes.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
All said, Crochet threw a career-high 117 pitches, including 78 strikes and 16 swing-and-misses.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Altschuler was asked to give his take on the business in the wake of the 2023 labor strikes.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
More than a year removed from the strikes, the entertainment industry hasn’t returned to filming in the region as initially expected.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
To allow Ukraine’s growing long-range missile stock to claim responsibility for Tomahawk strikes, or even vice-versa?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Those strikes occurred on September 2,15, and a third unknown date, killing at least 17 people.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The clip showed a series of aerial strikes, each filmed from the vantage of a combat drone.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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Just do it A shopper walks past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson has a tough year, which pushes the Wild out of the playoffs and Kaprizov walks at the end of it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dane revealed that he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, in April.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Spring and early fall often bring the strongest storms, when warm, moist Gulf air collides with cooler systems sweeping in from the Plains.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The past collides with the present, and the menu is rooted in the Gulf yet open to the world.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Your second step should be to determine how high flood water is likely to rise in your area if a storm hits.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the fashion week cycle continues, celebrity beauty hits an all-time high.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the sequel, Aatami, a man of few words, dismantles his family home after the Red Army moves the borders of his country.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Modern prep, by contrast, dismantles those codes, treating familiar motifs not as restrictions but as foundations to build upon.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everything from his faux signature to the fact that Chad neither attends the university nor possesses the identifying documents to enroll creates a new crisis.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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If a child already possesses these skills, then redshirting is not needed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Netanyahu brought his characteristic fiery and pugilistic rhetoric to the assembly in New York, a venue he's spoken at many times before, and where diplomatic walkouts in protest at leaders' speeches are a common occurrence.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last Friday, students across the state staged walkouts calling on lawmakers to take action on guns, including an assault weapons ban and magazine capacity limits.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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