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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Stone retired the side in order in the first inning, striking out two batters with his changeup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Jack Wenninger, a relief prospect, pitched two innings, giving up two hits, walking two and striking out three.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Suarez finished his outing by striking out former Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
After major shoulder surgery in 2024 that forced him to miss all of last season, right-hander Gavin Stone made his return to the mound a smooth one, pitching a scoreless first inning and striking out two against the Guardians.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Toronto Blue Jays The Jays are a strong bet to repeat as American League champions even after striking out on Tucker.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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The sophomore right-hander went 4⅔ innings Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out four in 84 pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Stone retired the side in order in the first inning, striking out two batters with his changeup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Jack Wenninger, a relief prospect, pitched two innings, giving up two hits, walking two and striking out three.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Suarez finished his outing by striking out former Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
After major shoulder surgery in 2024 that forced him to miss all of last season, right-hander Gavin Stone made his return to the mound a smooth one, pitching a scoreless first inning and striking out two against the Guardians.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Toronto Blue Jays The Jays are a strong bet to repeat as American League champions even after striking out on Tucker.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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