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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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, 8 Apr. 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith got the best of Gunnar Henderson in an epic 12-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded in the second inning on Tuesday, striking out the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Ace lefty Garrett Crochet delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Closer Malakye Matsumoto had a spectacular seventh inning to pick up the save, striking out all three batters.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After striking out 19 times in 35 games between July and August, Yoshida only fanned five times in the last month of the season.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Over his final two starts in spring training, Rocker allowed three runs over eight innings while striking out 11 and walking just two.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Rogers ended the brief rally by striking out Gleyber Torres, with strike three coming on a successful challenge by Twins catcher Jeffers.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith got the best of Gunnar Henderson in an epic 12-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded in the second inning on Tuesday, striking out the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Ace lefty Garrett Crochet delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Closer Malakye Matsumoto had a spectacular seventh inning to pick up the save, striking out all three batters.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After striking out 19 times in 35 games between July and August, Yoshida only fanned five times in the last month of the season.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Over his final two starts in spring training, Rocker allowed three runs over eight innings while striking out 11 and walking just two.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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