Synonyms of strike
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as in to walk 
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as in to affect
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as in to occur (to)
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as in to bump
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as in to hit
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as in to dismantle
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as in to attack
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as in to possess
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as in to begin
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as in to delete
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as in to collapse
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as in walkout
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as in attack
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as in disadvantage
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as in collision
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as in accident
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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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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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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in to dismantle
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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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 attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the first strike was directed at a munitions warehouse
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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
kids born into poverty already have a strike against them
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the strike of a hammer against a nail always has a satisfying sound when you're building something yourself
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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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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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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
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
Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest launch is a wall paint collection, and the colors are striking.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
In a Fox News interview Tuesday, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz took full responsibility for Goldberg's presence in the Trump administration officials chat discussing plans for a looming military strike on the Houthis in Yemen.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The electric right-hander had 28 saves while striking out 104 batters in just 65 innings.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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More than 150 people have died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest launch is a wall paint collection, and the colors are striking.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Two major opposition leaders, the Democrats’ Yair Golan and Yair Lapid, of the centrist party Yesh Atid, each called for civil disobedience: a mass refusal to pay taxes and a general strike.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
In a Fox News interview Tuesday, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz took full responsibility for Goldberg's presence in the Trump administration officials chat discussing plans for a looming military strike on the Houthis in Yemen.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
But in the ninth, despite striking out three more times, the Giants’ offense showed signs of life.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The electric right-hander had 28 saves while striking out 104 batters in just 65 innings.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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The variety of lot types, including walkout, daylight, and level lots, is a nice touch, catering to different preferences.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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Democratic legislators behaved atrociously last week during President Trump’s joint address to Congress, booing, heckling, and staging performative walkouts.—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Palestine Red Crescent Society said four of its ambulances had been surrounded after responding to an Israeli attack in Rafah.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Astringent attack followed by a dense, chewy and edgy mid palate rich with flavors of fudge, chocolate and black cherries; on the finish—toffee, brownies and an explosion of red cherries.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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If Eichorn resigned, Republicans would have a two-seat disadvantage.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2025
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This outdated thinking is becoming a competitive disadvantage for media companies, sponsors, and investors who fail to recognize the shift in consumer preferences.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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On March 14, the Arizona Department of Public Safety revealed in a press release that two people had died after a collision involving 22 vehicles, including 13 passenger vehicles on Interstate I40.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Baltimore's bridge was also built before 1994, when new bridges were required to be constructed to minimize the risk of a catastrophic collapse from a collision, according to the NTSB.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Connected sensors track environmental hazards, which secure rapid response to prevent accidents.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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What if Gemma was at fault for the accident and seriously harmed or killed another person?—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Drone surge The January double-tap attack was part of a wider wave of drone raids, reportedly the biggest of the 37-month wider war for the Ukrainians.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rather than each episode being filled with heart-pounding action, the series establishes itself with a frantic, stressful raid on Jamie’s house and his subsequent arrest, then dissolves into a crime show that’s much more meticulous and robust beyond the thrills at the top.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Here’s one auction to watch if your car collection is in need of a jolt of electricity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those types of plays transform the Bulls offense — cracking open a defensive setup, sending a jolt of discouragement through an opposing defender.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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