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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
While Glasnow was whipping through the Brewers, hard-throwing Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was striking out nine in his five innings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer did just that, striking out Randy Arozarena on a curveball.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.
—Sarah Chamberlain, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Varland, 27, had clutch performances in both of the first two games of the series, especially striking out Giancarlo Stanton with the bases loaded and a 2-1 lead in Game 1.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Nola threw a season-high eight innings in the Phillies’ win, striking out nine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
After striking out Jarren Duran to start the game, Scherzer allowed five straight hits to Red Sox batters.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski’s excellent performance from the mound – striking out nine, a Milwaukee rookie postseason record – ensured that Thursday’s game was a tight affair through five innings, but LA took the lead in the sixth on Tommy Edman’s RBI single.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
While Glasnow was whipping through the Brewers, hard-throwing Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was striking out nine in his five innings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer pitched 5⅔ innings and gave up two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five Mariners.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Scherzer did just that, striking out Randy Arozarena on a curveball.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.
—Sarah Chamberlain, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Varland, 27, had clutch performances in both of the first two games of the series, especially striking out Giancarlo Stanton with the bases loaded and a 2-1 lead in Game 1.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Nola threw a season-high eight innings in the Phillies’ win, striking out nine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
After striking out Jarren Duran to start the game, Scherzer allowed five straight hits to Red Sox batters.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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