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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
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
After striking out on an elevated fastball his first time up, Rushing rolled over a curveball in his second at-bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lin let up just one hit while striking out four Las Vegas batters over his 58 pitches, with 45 going for strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Seiya Suzuki punctuated an 0-for-5 night by striking out to end the game, returning to the dugout to toss his batting gear toward his cubby as the Blue Jays celebrated handing the Cubs a 5-1 loss Tuesday at the Rogers Centre.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pivetta has faced the Giants twice this season, allowing eight runs in 11⅓ innings while striking out 14 against two walks.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Eovaldi, a former Yankee, spun a gem in Texas, allowing just one hit while walking none and striking out six over eight scoreless innings and 98 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Kayfus walked 118 times in college, while striking out in 222 at-bats.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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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
After striking out on an elevated fastball his first time up, Rushing rolled over a curveball in his second at-bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lin let up just one hit while striking out four Las Vegas batters over his 58 pitches, with 45 going for strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Seiya Suzuki punctuated an 0-for-5 night by striking out to end the game, returning to the dugout to toss his batting gear toward his cubby as the Blue Jays celebrated handing the Cubs a 5-1 loss Tuesday at the Rogers Centre.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pivetta has faced the Giants twice this season, allowing eight runs in 11⅓ innings while striking out 14 against two walks.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Eovaldi, a former Yankee, spun a gem in Texas, allowing just one hit while walking none and striking out six over eight scoreless innings and 98 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Kayfus walked 118 times in college, while striking out in 222 at-bats.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 5 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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