striking (into)

present participle of strike (into)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking (into)
Verb
  • By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the Final 3 reminiscing on the season before beginning Part 1 of the HOH competition, fans will get another glimpse inside the jury house following the evictions of Kelley Jorgensen, Lauren Domingue and Keanu Soto.
    Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Houston claimed him off waivers from the Athletics in May during a never-ending search for starting pitching depth.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The Chicago Bears enter Week 3 of their latest NFL season seeming in complete disarray, and much of the blame continues to get placed on starting quarterback, Caleb Williams.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Defense has 1 full-time starter returning Linebacker Dariel Djabome is the lone full-time starter returning on a unit that had a difficult time getting off the field on third down.
    Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The Mercedes, which had a temporary tag, was last seen getting off the highway on exit 8A onto Northwest 95th Street, according to the FHP.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • To regain its cool factor, Ervér has invested extensively in branding efforts, from hosting music events featuring Anitta, Charli XCX, Lola Young and Tyla to opening London Fashion Week with a splashy runway show.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Striking (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28into%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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