STRIKING (INTO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

striking (into)

verb

Definition of striking (into)

present participle of strike (into)

as in beginning

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself

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This was done three times per hill, each wall beginning where the previous one stopped but positioned to follow the direction that represents the most rapid topographical decline.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The eye-popping money will help to speed up construction, with groundbreaking set to start next year and the first Miami students beginning their studies in 2028.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginning

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More rain is starting though in northern Leavenworth County, Kansas and Atchison County, KS.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
For the well over 100,000 people set to stream into Discovery Park in Sacramento starting Thursday for the four-day Aftershock music festival, the weather will be a key concern.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of starting

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Meanwhile, Kyler Murray’s return gives the Vikings a boost against a Bucs defense that has had problems getting off the field.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
In August, when service was disrupted, Brannon sat on the train for more than three hours before getting off and requesting an Uber, which costs significantly more money.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting off

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Both airlines, which merged in 2024 but operate as distinct brands, are also working on opening airport lounges to lure customers willing to shell out for luxury travel.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
After opening a second store on the Left Bank, Parisian handbag duo Léo et Violette have given their Rue Sainte-Anne flagship a fresh encore, with Betyle Studio designing a space inspired by the founders’ love of opera and music.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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