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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Harman Dayal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In the deciding Game 4, Luzardo came out of the bullpen to throw 1 2/3 innings, striking out three batters and allowing two hits and an unearned run.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies against the Nationals on August 9, 2023, walking four and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Henriquez had four saves in six appearances for La Guaira, striking out seven in six scoreless innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
There is no historical comparison for Ohtani, who put the Dodgers in the World Series by striking out 10 Brewers in six innings of shutout baseball on October 17, while also hitting three home runs.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was lights out for the Dodgers, allowing only five hits and one run while striking out six batters over six innings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
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But keeping Boeser was never Plan A; the Canucks only circled back to him on July 1 after striking out on other targets, which was reported by CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
In the deciding Game 4, Luzardo came out of the bullpen to throw 1 2/3 innings, striking out three batters and allowing two hits and an unearned run.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies against the Nationals on August 9, 2023, walking four and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Henriquez had four saves in six appearances for La Guaira, striking out seven in six scoreless innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Barb came up with the idea to start her own business selling stylish breast pumps, and Ron decided to join her by striking out on his own, too.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
There is no historical comparison for Ohtani, who put the Dodgers in the World Series by striking out 10 Brewers in six innings of shutout baseball on October 17, while also hitting three home runs.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was lights out for the Dodgers, allowing only five hits and one run while striking out six batters over six innings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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