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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
CBS News, 16 June 2026
Attleboro’s Jen Callahan also went 10 innings, allowing seven hits, three earned runs and striking out 11.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Chase Herrell followed with 3⅔ scoreless innings while scattering three hits and striking out two.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1).
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
In five starts this month, Misiorowski has allowed just one run and 11 hits while striking out 49 and walking six over 31 1/3 innings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Castillo left with a 7-0 lead after allowing two hits and striking out six.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Meyer gave up just three hits and walked two while striking out six over six shutout innings to continue a stellar start to the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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The 26-year-old went 0 for 4, striking out his first two times up against Texas left-hander Mackenzie Gore, who struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Attleboro’s Jen Callahan also went 10 innings, allowing seven hits, three earned runs and striking out 11.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Chase Herrell followed with 3⅔ scoreless innings while scattering three hits and striking out two.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Tate was nothing short of brilliant, pitching a one-hitter while striking out 13 for Marist (36-1).
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
In five starts this month, Misiorowski has allowed just one run and 11 hits while striking out 49 and walking six over 31 1/3 innings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Castillo left with a 7-0 lead after allowing two hits and striking out six.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Meyer gave up just three hits and walked two while striking out six over six shutout innings to continue a stellar start to the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striking (out)
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The actor, who returns as Forky in Toy Story 5, in theaters June 19, went on to share more insight into his reasoning for deleting the app.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Both were part of Richmond’s circle, and both were ready to debate an idea without deleting the debater.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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After failing to score with the bases loaded in the third, the Angels pulled away with four runs in the sixth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Their relief at the reopening of the Hormuz reopening is real, but none of the major producers are canceling their pipeline feasibility studies.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In the last decade or so, network TV channels have reduced their late-night talk-show lineups, most recently with CBS canceling The Late Show.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The finding lands in a labor market that has cooled without collapsing.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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At one point, collapsing from sheer exhaustion.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Plus, the minuscule fines, when they are applied, aren't going to deter millionaires from flopping to get cheap free throws.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Plant peonies in partial sun and stake them early to prevent flopping and extend bloom quality.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The team ended up flaming out in the first round of the Copa América, and panic ensued.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Despite missing the playoffs with a 42-40 record and flaming out of the Play-In Tournament against the Golden State Warriors, the Clippers did not have their own first-round pick, part of the cost for the 2019 swap of 2018 lottery pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 2019 MVP finalist Paul George.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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His one big lament was missing a 4-foot birdie putt on the final hole.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Mexican authorities released missing person flyers for the couple, who lived in Chicago and Oak Park for decades, and moved to Mexico last fall.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The officer followed inside and told Morales to leave, but Morales allegedly pulled out a folding knife and pointed it at the officer, according to police.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The keynote that launched the conference on Monday, June 8 set in motion a timetable which will culminate in the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first folding iPhone going on sale.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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