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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
José Soriano pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for the Angels, giving up three runs on three hits and striking out seven.
—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
The right-hander gave up one run and six hits in five innings while striking out three.
—CBS News, 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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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
José Soriano pitched the first 4 2/3 innings for the Angels, giving up three runs on three hits and striking out seven.
—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
The right-hander gave up one run and six hits in five innings while striking out three.
—CBS News, 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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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
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Boyle, 65, shared a series of Instagram photos on Thursday, May 28, after deleting all previous posts.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Some of them were criticized as having inadequate living conditions, and there were also concerns about authorities failing to thoroughly vet sponsors with whom some children were placed.—
Sophie Austin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Trump posted about canceling the strikes soon after the meeting, the officials said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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As 404 Media reports, Northern District of Mississippi judge Sharion Aycock berated everybody involved in a sanctions order, ultimately fining them, canceling the trial, and barring half of them from appearing in the district’s court for two years.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Turkey has a rich history of collapsing under expectation, but that could change this summer — Yildiz is the centerpiece of an exciting, dynamic, possibly history-busting young core.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 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
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Throughout the playoffs, his ability to draw fouls drew the ire of fans who accuse him of flopping.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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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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Germany was missing 18-year-old midfielder Lennart Karl, ruled out for the World Cup after injuring a thigh in training.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Hooker has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his missing wife.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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On Wednesday night, Heckart dozed off intermittently in a folding chair outside her minivan while her children slept inside it.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Instead of those handle halves folding around close to 180 degrees to reveal a central set of pliers like many other Leathermans do, one of the Crunch's handles pulls out and swings downward via an internal arm to reveal the pliers, which in turn swing into position.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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