as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
all it took was one hard stroke to knock the ball out of the tree
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as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
the young mother gently stroked the sleeping child's brow and then leaned over and kissed him
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as in to massage
to praise too much
a politician with a special gift for stroking fat-cat donors
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as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
if you make a mistake on the form, just stroke it out
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Recent Examples of stroke
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The winners came up with creations that are intended improve transplant outcomes, improve analysis of ECGs, stroke prediction, optimization of emergency department resources, and more.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025
When both the hidden real hand and the visible fake hand are stroked simultaneously with brushes, many people begin to feel that the rubber hand belongs to them, which shows how the brain integrates visual and tactile cues to create a sense of body ownership.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Familiarize yourself with warning signs: Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The winners came up with creations that are intended improve transplant outcomes, improve analysis of ECGs, stroke prediction, optimization of emergency department resources, and more.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Verb
Wells, a kind-hearted man, reached out and stroked the beast’s neck.
—Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025
When both the hidden real hand and the visible fake hand are stroked simultaneously with brushes, many people begin to feel that the rubber hand belongs to them, which shows how the brain integrates visual and tactile cues to create a sense of body ownership.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroke
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Pang’s departure is a blow to Apple’s AI ambitions and comes amid internal scrutiny of its AI strategy, which has so far failed to match the capabilities fielded by rival tech companies, leaving Apple dependent on third-party AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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In a quiet, devastating moment, Dream kills his son with a single blow.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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So in other words, give your shoes a good swipe before stepping inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Above her, the sweeping halo scoreboard glowed, flashing beneath the thump of blasting pop anthems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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On the footage, the sound is a muffled thump, and neither Rush nor Foss seemed alarmed.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Noah Schultz, a left-hander in the Chicago White Sox’s organization, gave up four hits and four runs, including the line-drive home run by De Paula that traveled 416 feet to right-center.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Coasting on its star's popularity, director Danny Boyle's film became a hit at the box office, and only the box office.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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Those embarrassing losses with ownership sitting in the expensive seats were a big-time slap in the face to the decision makers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The number of girl slaps exchanged between the governor and Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez over the state budget impasse.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Lewis enters Saturday night with a 2-1 record over his last three fights, most recently having defeated Rodrigo Nascimento via TKO (punches).—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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This recipe gives a tropical punch to the buttery classic.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The rest of the speaker is covered in a layer of silicone material that feels soft to the touch and should be sufficiently durable to resist knocks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The next inning, Colorado finally got its first knock — a Fulford single off Holmes.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 June 2025
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The other shoe dropped with an unsettling thud recently when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt openly gay-bashed in defense of her controversial boss.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Her feet dangle, then land with a thud on the delicate rug hugging the side of her bed.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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“Stroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroke. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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