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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
Heran Mamo, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Listeners are left to explore the lyrics that echo in their own minds, and that’s the bit that strikes the heaviest chord.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Lily Allen strikes a pose in a delicate lace outfit on the carpet at 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are waves of light created when the solar wind strikes the atmosphere, creating a display of moving lights in the night sky.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
OpenAI strikes a big compute deal with Amazon; projects massive revenue growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Bennett offers guidance and direction from the ground, and when a contestant strikes a perfect pose, the host's enthusiasm is uncontainable.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Taiwan produces upwards of 90 percent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, and any damage to these facilities—whether by Chinese strikes or defensive actions—would severely disrupt global technology supply chains.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This is because modern aircraft are built to handle electrical strikes, and safely direct millions of volts away from passengers and equipment.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Those strikes killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children, in what was the deadliest day since the beginning of the ceasefire.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and ranking member Jack Reed (D-RI) released two letters last week that the pair previously sent to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth seeking additional information on the strikes.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
The hits have been condemned by Democrats in Congress who argue that congressional approval is needed to launch strikes of this sort.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials have not provided evidence that the boats were carrying drugs, drawing criticism over the legality of the strikes.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington’s offensive has accelerated in recent days; US lawmakers, including Republicans, have criticized the strikes, which have not been approved by Congress.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Saszy Afroshii, who’s produced for Fave, Qing Madi and Tiwa Savage, says inspiration strikes anywhere in the midst of Lagos’ hustle and bustle, but opportunities aren’t always that easy to find.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Listeners are left to explore the lyrics that echo in their own minds, and that’s the bit that strikes the heaviest chord.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Lily Allen strikes a pose in a delicate lace outfit on the carpet at 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are waves of light created when the solar wind strikes the atmosphere, creating a display of moving lights in the night sky.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
OpenAI strikes a big compute deal with Amazon; projects massive revenue growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Bennett offers guidance and direction from the ground, and when a contestant strikes a perfect pose, the host's enthusiasm is uncontainable.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
An earlier vote to limit the strikes in the Caribbean failed.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Taiwan produces upwards of 90 percent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, and any damage to these facilities—whether by Chinese strikes or defensive actions—would severely disrupt global technology supply chains.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This is because modern aircraft are built to handle electrical strikes, and safely direct millions of volts away from passengers and equipment.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Those strikes killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children, in what was the deadliest day since the beginning of the ceasefire.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and ranking member Jack Reed (D-RI) released two letters last week that the pair previously sent to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth seeking additional information on the strikes.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
The hits have been condemned by Democrats in Congress who argue that congressional approval is needed to launch strikes of this sort.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials have not provided evidence that the boats were carrying drugs, drawing criticism over the legality of the strikes.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Washington’s offensive has accelerated in recent days; US lawmakers, including Republicans, have criticized the strikes, which have not been approved by Congress.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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There’s the younger wife who falls in love with the woman her husband hires for a threesome, then walks off 10 minutes later with a $210m settlement once Nash acquires video evidence of his extensive perversions.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kenny Chesney walks around office on the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center in New York City, peering out the floor-to-ceiling windows in search of his skyline barometers—the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and one of his favorite places to perform, MetLife Stadium.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both sides issued statements blaming each other for the standoff, which affects over 10 million subscribers nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that affects areas with a lot of oil, including the scalp.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Still, Trump’s allies say warnings of stagflation — when high inflation collides with high unemployment — are overblown.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, now working alongside Bua to clear the land of bombs, Na’s mission collides with outsiders – David, an American searching for missing soldiers, and Big-D, a troubled local.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Siddiqui, who has starred in blockbusters and hits like Thamma (2025), Sacred Games (2018) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), also reveals the reason behind his decision not to charge an acting fee for his role.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses watch as barge hits sailboat of campers Palomares said a crewman with eight years on the job was serving as the lookout that day, and that the captain of the tug pushing the barge had 12 years experience on the vessel without incident.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Mastermind isn’t a heist movie so much as a character study that dismantles the criminal himself, one selfish act at a time.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some people worry that flu shots increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious but rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.—
Liz Szabo,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While each of these submarines is designed to carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, France only possesses 48 ballistic missiles—enough to arm three submarines, as the remaining vessel is always undergoing routine maintenance, the Nuclear Information Project said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to estimates by the Arms Control Association, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses the most nuclear weapons in the world.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Held in May of last year, the dinner saw walkouts and howls of dissent as Ari Emanuel tore into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over what the super-agent saw as an overkill response to the October 7 attacks.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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No walkouts are currently scheduled, but the vote would give workers the ability to strike if talks stall.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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