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as in to walk
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands the union is calling for its members to strike until the mining company agrees to meet safety standards

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as in to occur (to)
to enter the mind of it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification

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noun

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as in walkout
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands the nurses will go on strike tomorrow unless they're finally given a pay raise

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as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events she's made one strike after another since she began speculating in real estate

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How does the verb strike differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of strike are affect, impress, influence, sway, and touch. While all these words mean "to produce or have an effect upon," strike, similar to but weaker than impress, may convey the notion of sudden sharp perception or appreciation.

struck by the solemnity of the occasion

Where would affect be a reasonable alternative to strike?

The meanings of affect and strike largely overlap; however, affect implies the action of a stimulus that can produce a response or reaction.

the sight affected her to tears

When can impress be used instead of strike?

While the synonyms impress and strike are close in meaning, impress stresses the depth and persistence of the effect.

only one of the plans impressed him

When might influence be a better fit than strike?

The words influence and strike are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, influence implies a force that brings about a change (as in nature or behavior).

our beliefs are influenced by our upbringing

In what contexts can sway take the place of strike?

The synonyms sway and strike are sometimes interchangeable, but sway implies the acting of influences that are not resisted or are irresistible, with resulting change in character or course of action.

politicians who are swayed by popular opinion

When is touch a more appropriate choice than strike?

The words touch and strike can be used in similar contexts, but touch may carry a vivid suggestion of close contact and may connote stirring, arousing, or harming.

plants touched by frost
his emotions were touched by her distress

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Recent Examples of strike
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This piece is a true blend of style and functionality, featuring a striking herringbone pattern crafted from solid fir wood on its doors. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 Books for Photography-Lovers Where Ethan James Green’s Bombshell gathers striking portraits celebrating modern beauty and identity, Norman Parkinson’s Style: Photographs for Vogue leans into mid-century elegance and glamour. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Judging any military’s compliance with laws of armed conflict must be based on these measures, not on the results of a strike or an operation after the fact. John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024 If a deal is not reached, the union could call a strike as soon as Friday. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strike 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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  • America walks away Nobody knows how the major powers and their Machiavellian leaders will react to this abdication of American hegemony.
    Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But the biggest red flag of all is the abuse that Sam witnesses while walking by during one of Wolf’s training sessions with Iron Dragon captain Axel.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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  • Whoever adds Soto will get one of the game’s most talented players in his prime — and likely affect the balance of power in the league.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • As the expert later explains in a press conference, the brain damage to Aaron’s frontal lobes was severe, almost certainly affecting his decision-making and impulse control in recent years especially.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • But no team has bumped, set, and spiked in recent years with more authority than Merino.
    Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But this year’s election cycle has been decidedly quieter for bumping the national threshold to $15 an hour.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • In its earnings reported in October, Delta said U.S. travelers’ avoidance of Paris around the Olympics resulted in a $100 million revenue hit on its French routes.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The song, from 1959, first hit the top 10 over the 2020-21 holidays, becoming his fourth song to reach the tier.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • Aiming at dismantling an agency like UNWRA has nothing to do with issues related to neutrality.
    Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • These questions aren’t designed to score points but to foster understanding and dismantle relational walls.
    Margie Warrell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Just two years prior, the NFL team had shelled out more than $1.4 million trying to get Becker elected mayor, and another roughly $1 million attacking Mayor Lisa Gillmor.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s Lincoln Park campus.
    NBC Chicago, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • Loading your audio article SAN FRANCISCO — The Hayward man behind an iconic 2021 sideshow photograph has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing guns that police found during a raid of his residence, court records show.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Abubakar Salim possesses the kind of optimism actors require.
    Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • The first is the secession of the plebeians, where commoners staged a walkout in protest of unfair treatment by the ruling class.
    Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Economists had been bracing for a drop in job gains in October, citing the ongoing walkout of more than 30,000 Boeing machinists and the impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton as issues for job growth.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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