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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
There is no historical comparison for Ohtani, who put the Dodgers in the World Series by striking out 10 Brewers in six innings of shutout baseball on October 17, while also hitting three home runs.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Clement was a menace, leading the postseason in hits and doubles while striking out only twice.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was lights out for the Dodgers, allowing only five hits and one run while striking out six batters over six innings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
The Blue Jays' rookie sensation made World Series history by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, the most ever by a rookie in the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In three starts this postseason, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits while striking out 28 in 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
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Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
There is no historical comparison for Ohtani, who put the Dodgers in the World Series by striking out 10 Brewers in six innings of shutout baseball on October 17, while also hitting three home runs.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Clement was a menace, leading the postseason in hits and doubles while striking out only twice.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was lights out for the Dodgers, allowing only five hits and one run while striking out six batters over six innings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
The Blue Jays' rookie sensation made World Series history by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, the most ever by a rookie in the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In three starts this postseason, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits while striking out 28 in 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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