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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 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
Four Rockies relievers blanked the Angels for four innings, with Victor Vodnik closing out the game by striking out pinch-hitter Luis Rengifo with a runner on first to notch his ninth save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The rookie flamethrower entered in the top of the sixth with runners on second and third and protected the two-run lead by striking out Tim Tawa and Adrian Del Castillo.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Fitts had allowed three runs -- all earned -- on two hits and three walks while striking out six to that point in the game.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Nola threw a season-high eight innings in the Phillies’ win, striking out nine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 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
Four Rockies relievers blanked the Angels for four innings, with Victor Vodnik closing out the game by striking out pinch-hitter Luis Rengifo with a runner on first to notch his ninth save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The rookie flamethrower entered in the top of the sixth with runners on second and third and protected the two-run lead by striking out Tim Tawa and Adrian Del Castillo.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Fitts had allowed three runs -- all earned -- on two hits and three walks while striking out six to that point in the game.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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