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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
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.
—Julie Tremaine, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Steering is precise, body control is tidy and the suspension strikes an impressive balance between firmness and comfort.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The film strikes an elegant balance between providing context for his innovations and letting the work do the talking, resulting in one of the more entertaining art documentaries that this critic has ever seen.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The historical Barbie is described as very sadistic, physically aggressive — someone who enters a room and strikes people on the head, leaving them unconscious during interrogations.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
In My Tribe, strikes me as the band’s most consistently enjoyable album.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
The Ukrainian drone strikes on the Moscow area killed four people, wounded 12 others, and launched debris onto Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, according to the Associated Press.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
View gallery - 10 images The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability.
—Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
—Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the long-range strikes ‘entirely justified’ retaliation for Russian assaults on Kyiv, as Moscow reported intercepting more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones over its territory and occupied Crimea.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
And since Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz more than two months ago in response to US-Israeli strikes on the country, the number of emergency calls the UKMTO receives has skyrocketed.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The regime was historically weak at the moment of these strikes.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
His visits this year have been jam-packed with news, from announcing the capture of Venezuela's then-president Nicolás Maduro and strikes on Iran.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The drone strikes killed a woman in her house in Khimki, two men in the Pogorelki village, and one man in a truck in the Belgorod region, the outlet said.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
An enraged Fatu laid into Reigns with a handful of falling headbutts and strikes.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, the resurgence of Eurasian empires—notably China and Russia—strikes at the heart of the cellular order established under American hegemony.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.
—Julie Tremaine, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Steering is precise, body control is tidy and the suspension strikes an impressive balance between firmness and comfort.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The film strikes an elegant balance between providing context for his innovations and letting the work do the talking, resulting in one of the more entertaining art documentaries that this critic has ever seen.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
The historical Barbie is described as very sadistic, physically aggressive — someone who enters a room and strikes people on the head, leaving them unconscious during interrogations.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
In My Tribe, strikes me as the band’s most consistently enjoyable album.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
The Ukrainian drone strikes on the Moscow area killed four people, wounded 12 others, and launched debris onto Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, according to the Associated Press.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
View gallery - 10 images The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability.
—Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Noun
However, Samsung's workers' union disputed the impact of the strikes, saying in a statement that previous production pauses had occurred for equipment inspection, maintenance and process adjustments.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
—Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the long-range strikes ‘entirely justified’ retaliation for Russian assaults on Kyiv, as Moscow reported intercepting more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones over its territory and occupied Crimea.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
And since Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz more than two months ago in response to US-Israeli strikes on the country, the number of emergency calls the UKMTO receives has skyrocketed.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The regime was historically weak at the moment of these strikes.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
His visits this year have been jam-packed with news, from announcing the capture of Venezuela's then-president Nicolás Maduro and strikes on Iran.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The drone strikes killed a woman in her house in Khimki, two men in the Pogorelki village, and one man in a truck in the Belgorod region, the outlet said.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
An enraged Fatu laid into Reigns with a handful of falling headbutts and strikes.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Cambria executives say the disease affects workers at countertop businesses that cut raw slabs on the cheap without the necessary protections, and that its workers cut the product safely.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Cancer affects one in four people around the world.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Historic power collides with modern reality The King’s Speech merges the historic power and grandeur of Britain with the reality of the modern United Kingdom, a midsized country with an underfunded military, rising debt and waning international influence.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The timing of the hearing — after several delays — collides with Becerra’s momentum in the governor’s race.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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But Ohtani entered Wednesday with four doubles and 10 hits total in five games against the Angels and Padres.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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After the Sabres were eliminated in the second round of the NHL playoffs with an overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, Tuch and the Sabres have until July 1 to agree on a new contract before the 30-year-old winger hits the open market.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Firing the National Science Board also dismantles the agency’s protection from political interference.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
14 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
Verb
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The sophomore star attacks every corner of the strike zone, fearlessly challenging batters in spots most pitchers avoid, while processing angles and situations in real time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Your Immune System May Become Balanced Vitamin D and zinc may also tamp down hyperactive immune responses that occur in autoimmune diseases (conditions in which the body attacks itself).—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The state’s crackdown came after backlash over a series of student walkouts at Olathe Public Schools, including a demonstration at Olathe Northwest High School that ended in four arrests after pro- and anti-ICE protesters clashed just off of school grounds.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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The protest actions will include school walkouts, prompting schools in several states to cancel classes on May 1.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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