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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
Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
Specifically, the child died of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare, but always fatal complication that strikes years after an initial measles infection.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Belly walks over to Benito as the clock strikes midnight and kisses him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Covington officer Zachary Stayton repeatedly strikes Hill in the head in order to get him on the ground.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The company says the legislation, shaped by lessons from last year’s failed SB 1047, strikes the right balance by mandating transparency without imposing rigid technical rules.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuclear fission occurs when a neutron strikes a nucleus and then splits it.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
This stylish pullover strikes the perfect balance between cozy and polished.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
When the condition strikes, that signal is distorted, causing muscles to move involuntarily or get stuck in an abnormal position.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In June, grocery workers in at least five states authorized strikes in an escalating series of labor actions against Albertsons and Kroger, which included some Safeway stores.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Five Hamas members and a Qatari official were killed in the strikes, Hamas said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Other times, the Mets are caught looking at too many strikes, regardless of the quality of the pitcher.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Putin is increasing his strikes and pressing for further military gains in defiance of Trumps deadlines to enter any serious peace talks.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2025
Specifically, the child died of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare, but always fatal complication that strikes years after an initial measles infection.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Belly walks over to Benito as the clock strikes midnight and kisses him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Covington officer Zachary Stayton repeatedly strikes Hill in the head in order to get him on the ground.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The company says the legislation, shaped by lessons from last year’s failed SB 1047, strikes the right balance by mandating transparency without imposing rigid technical rules.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Nuclear fission occurs when a neutron strikes a nucleus and then splits it.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
This stylish pullover strikes the perfect balance between cozy and polished.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
When the condition strikes, that signal is distorted, causing muscles to move involuntarily or get stuck in an abnormal position.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sunday’s strikes involved 823 drones and missiles and killed four people, including a mother and baby.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
In June, grocery workers in at least five states authorized strikes in an escalating series of labor actions against Albertsons and Kroger, which included some Safeway stores.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Five Hamas members and a Qatari official were killed in the strikes, Hamas said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Other times, the Mets are caught looking at too many strikes, regardless of the quality of the pitcher.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Putin is increasing his strikes and pressing for further military gains in defiance of Trumps deadlines to enter any serious peace talks.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bush described this as a way to support employment, family ties, and stability, recognizing that reentry affects not just former prisoners but also public safety.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Employers counter that the cost of providing what unions want adversely affects their competitiveness in other states and nations and forces them to raise prices, reduce employment or even leave California to remain solvent.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plasma gone in an instant RHIC accelerates beams of particles close to the speed of light and then collides them.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the Great Depression hits, these estates become the targets of an ideological clash.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy winner voiced a role in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 and will soon be seen starring alongside comedian Nate Bargatze in his TriStar Pictures comedy The Breadwinner, which hits theaters on March 13.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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In its world premiere, SECOND NATURE challenges the notion that queerness is unnatural, by turning to nature itself — and the science that dismantles the myth of the gender binary.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even as Russia attacks power plants, grids, and neighborhoods, Ukraine’s energy system has endured and adapted, becoming a decentralized network that keeps homes lit, factories running, and morale intact.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, on the opposite side, Eze attacks the space vertically — rather than diagonally behind the centre-backs — to be in Pedro Porro’s blindside as Munoz is carrying the ball forward.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 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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What To Know The RMT has scheduled staggered walkouts from Sunday through Thursday that will affect different staff groups on different days.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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