as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 to collapse
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of strike (out)
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Rodón also limited himself to two walks — free passes have been a huge problem for him — while striking out eight batters.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Ober worked around eight hits, inducing a pair of critical double plays while striking out six and allowing one run in six innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Waubonsie Valley 7-6 (9) Owen Roberts stays hot, striking out 13 in complete game to finish off sweep of Metea Valley.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Junior Jake Gagnon, who had struck out twice and was 0-for-3, stepped up to the plate.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Rodón also limited himself to two walks — free passes have been a huge problem for him — while striking out eight batters.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Ober worked around eight hits, inducing a pair of critical double plays while striking out six and allowing one run in six innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Waubonsie Valley 7-6 (9) Owen Roberts stays hot, striking out 13 in complete game to finish off sweep of Metea Valley.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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