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
Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
The hospital initially reported the strike had killed 16 but later said three bodies had been from a separate strike.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Conforto struck out 118 times and walked 42 times in 488 plate appearances for the Giants last season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Israel has struck Iran repeatedly this year through conventional military means, targeting crucial missile production facilities and anti-aircraft defenses—clearly prevailing in the tit-for-tat exchange of unprecedented direct attacks on each nation’s soil.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
The hospital initially reported the strike had killed 16 but later said three bodies had been from a separate strike.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2,392 plate appearances since the start of his college career, Durbin has struck out just 153 times.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Conforto struck out 118 times and walked 42 times in 488 plate appearances for the Giants last season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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The announced strike by the Teamsters comes after workers at several Amazon facilities authorized the walkout.Jack Moore, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Teamsters accuse of ignoring a Dec. 15 deadline to begin contract negotiations, prompting the walkout.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The attack marks the thirteenth time this year that Russia has targeted Ukraine’s power grid, according to DTEK, the country’s largest energy provider.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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At least one person was killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro region, Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Telegram, adding that heating was disrupted for 155 residential buildings.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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During our time with the game, one or more players would leave like clockwork every other match or so, putting the team at a disadvantage.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each also has its advantages and disadvantages from a taxation perspective.Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The collision occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Bell Road.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Huger was convicted of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of an address change, according to a report from Fox5 DC, who also noted that she was acquitted of reckless driving.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The raid drove polygamy in fundamentalist Mormon communities further underground and allowed people like Warren Jeffs to rally followers by using their fear of the government.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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The recent raid of a woman’s Tennessee home, where more than 300 vials fake weight loss drugs were found, sheds light on a growing concern across the country as the black market for such medicines explodes.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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And that was a little bit of a jolt to think, wow, that could have been JonBenet.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any player from among Bassitt, Berrios, or Gausman could fetch help for a Blue Jays offense that needs a severe jolt.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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