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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
After striking out in his first three at-bats, Goodman ripped a liner into the left-field seats for his 30th home run.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Fitts had allowed three runs -- all earned -- on two hits and three walks while striking out six to that point in the game.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
After striking out on an elevated fastball his first time up, Rushing rolled over a curveball in his second at-bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lin let up just one hit while striking out four Las Vegas batters over his 58 pitches, with 45 going for strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Seiya Suzuki punctuated an 0-for-5 night by striking out to end the game, returning to the dugout to toss his batting gear toward his cubby as the Blue Jays celebrated handing the Cubs a 5-1 loss Tuesday at the Rogers Centre.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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The rookie flamethrower entered in the top of the sixth with runners on second and third and protected the two-run lead by striking out Tim Tawa and Adrian Del Castillo.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
After striking out in his first three at-bats, Goodman ripped a liner into the left-field seats for his 30th home run.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out seven.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Fitts had allowed three runs -- all earned -- on two hits and three walks while striking out six to that point in the game.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
After striking out on an elevated fastball his first time up, Rushing rolled over a curveball in his second at-bat.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lin let up just one hit while striking out four Las Vegas batters over his 58 pitches, with 45 going for strikes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Seiya Suzuki punctuated an 0-for-5 night by striking out to end the game, returning to the dugout to toss his batting gear toward his cubby as the Blue Jays celebrated handing the Cubs a 5-1 loss Tuesday at the Rogers Centre.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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