Synonyms of striking (out)

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verb (1)

present participle of strike (out)

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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deleting
• crossing (out)
• editing (out)
• scratching (out)
• stroking (out)
• canceling
• x-ing (out)
• removing
• erasing
• censoring
• wiping out
• rooting (out)
• deleing
• blotting out
• blue-penciling
• killing
• rubbing out
• eliding
• cleaning (up)
• eradicating
• clipping
• obliterating
• blacking out
• suppressing
• expunging
• effacing
• shortening
• excising
• bleeping
• laundering
• redacting
• cropping
• cutting
• blipping
• abbreviating
• red-penciling
• silencing
• expurgating
• repressing
• bowdlerizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stetting

striking out

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verb (2)

present participle of strike out

as in failing

to be unsuccessful

their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership

Synonyms & Similar Words

• failing
• collapsing
• flopping
• falling short
• flaming out
• missing
• folding
• coming up empty
• falling flat
• coming to grief
• struggling
• dying on the vine
• laying an egg
• washing out
• bombing
• coming a cropper
• falling on one's face
• tanking
• flunking
• cratering
• foundering
• declining
• going under
• crashing
• slipping
• skidding
• crumbling
• slumping
• waning
• floundering
• sinking
• misfiring
• miscarrying
• imploding
• self-destructing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working out
• going over
• coming off
• going
• succeeding
• delivering
• clicking
• panning out
• cooking
• thriving
• flourishing
• prospering
• prevailing
• winning
• triumphing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of striking (out)

Verb

Milwaukee righty Logan Henderson was trying to win his fourth straight start, but did not earn a decision after allowing one run and three hits over five innings, striking out four without a walk. — Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

One thing that could hurt the Giants’ vibe moving forward is the health of outfielder Victor Bericoto, who left the game with an oblique injury after striking out on a foul tip in the fifth inning. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Victor Vodnik replaced Feltner with one out and the bases loaded and retired Eldridge on a lineout before striking out Victor Bericoto, who immediately left the game with an apparent injury. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Matthews responded by retiring Tommy Edman for the first time in three at-bats and striking out backup catcher Chuckie Robinson. — 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. — 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. — 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. — Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1). — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026