as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
struck out all references to indecent matters
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as in failing
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of striking (out)
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Kirby allowed two runs (one earned) in six innings, allowing eight hits, striking out five and walking two.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Salerno threw all 10 innings for Central Catholic, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out 12.
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Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
José Soriano pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for the Angels, giving up three runs on three hits and striking out seven.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1).
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Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
In five starts this month, Misiorowski has allowed just one run and 11 hits while striking out 49 and walking six over 31 1/3 innings.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
Jack Perkins allowed two runs and three hits in 4 2/3 innings, striking out seven.
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ABC News,
25 May 2026
Verb
Matthews responded by retiring Tommy Edman for the first time in three at-bats and striking out backup catcher Chuckie Robinson.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Kirby allowed two runs (one earned) in six innings, allowing eight hits, striking out five and walking two.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Salerno threw all 10 innings for Central Catholic, allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out 12.
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Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
José Soriano pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for the Angels, giving up three runs on three hits and striking out seven.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1).
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Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
In five starts this month, Misiorowski has allowed just one run and 11 hits while striking out 49 and walking six over 31 1/3 innings.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
Jack Perkins allowed two runs and three hits in 4 2/3 innings, striking out seven.
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ABC News,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking (out)
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If an app starts asking for data access or input that is irrelevant to its core function, users should be educated to consider deleting it.
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Unlike a text, there’s no drafting, deleting or do-over.
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State election officials say federal agencies are failing to provide security support needed for the midterms.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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Everything is collapsing around them, but Richie has a plan.
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This process is collapsing the filmmaking process into fewer steps, Amazon Web Services’ General Manager of Media and Entertainment Samira Bakhtiar said in an interview.
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This lacecap hydrangea dazzles with electric blue flowers atop compact, sturdy stems that resist flopping in the garden.
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Plus, the minuscule fines, when they are applied, aren't going to deter millionaires from flopping to get cheap free throws.
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The team ended up flaming out in the first round of the Copa América, and panic ensued.
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Despite missing the playoffs with a 42-40 record and flaming out of the Play-In Tournament against the Golden State Warriors, the Clippers did not have their own first-round pick, part of the cost for the 2019 swap of 2018 lottery pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 2019 MVP finalist Paul George.
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Canada, the first World Cup host to play a game outside its borders, could get a boost if Alphonso Davies, its best player, can play after missing the team’s first three games.
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Elsewhere, Iran’s soccer team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, missing the 32-team knockout stages by one spot in heartbreaking fashion.
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The two folding chairs are also lightweight, yet sturdy enough to hold up to 350 pounds.
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Samsung's folding phones are the market leaders for now.
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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