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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Aaron Coloma, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays' rookie sensation made World Series history by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, the most ever by a rookie in the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In three starts this postseason, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits while striking out 28 in 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 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
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage had another strong showing in Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, hurling seven innings and striking out 12 on his way to his third win this postseason.
—Aaron Coloma, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays' rookie sensation made World Series history by striking out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, the most ever by a rookie in the Fall Classic.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In six-plus innings, the Japanese pitcher gave up four runs on six hits while striking out six batters and walking one.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
In three starts this postseason, Snell has allowed just two runs on six hits while striking out 28 in 21 innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 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
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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