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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The senior right-hander pitched a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 10, as the Mustangs beat Carmel 19-0.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Lyons follows by striking out Farris.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
From there, Italy could never get a rally started, as Daniel Palencia eventually shut the door in the ninth inning, striking out the final two Italian hitters.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Boyd then hit Randy Arozarena on the arm with a pitch before striking out Jonathan Aranda.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The standout newcomer had a stellar week, hitting a grand slam against Saugus, striking out 12 batters in an 11-0 win over Granada Hills, and hitting two homers in a 2-1 victory over Mater Dei.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Skubal gave up a home run to Nate Eaton on his first pitch Saturday night, but allowed just one single after that while striking out five in three innings of a 9-1 victory over Britain.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Suarez finished his outing by striking out former Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Palencia got three outs for the save, striking out Antonacci to end the game.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The senior right-hander pitched a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 10, as the Mustangs beat Carmel 19-0.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Lyons follows by striking out Farris.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
From there, Italy could never get a rally started, as Daniel Palencia eventually shut the door in the ninth inning, striking out the final two Italian hitters.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Boyd then hit Randy Arozarena on the arm with a pitch before striking out Jonathan Aranda.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The standout newcomer had a stellar week, hitting a grand slam against Saugus, striking out 12 batters in an 11-0 win over Granada Hills, and hitting two homers in a 2-1 victory over Mater Dei.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Skubal gave up a home run to Nate Eaton on his first pitch Saturday night, but allowed just one single after that while striking out five in three innings of a 9-1 victory over Britain.
—CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Suarez finished his outing by striking out former Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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