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
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In one single strike, 57 trees were killed but the tonka bean tree at the center of the group survived, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 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
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There had been intense anger toward Trump from Iran’s theocracy, particularly over his decision to launch a drone strike that killed prominent Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad in 2020.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In one single strike, 57 trees were killed but the tonka bean tree at the center of the group survived, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Coming of age in a small Michigan town and then striking out as a solo artist in New York City in the late 1970s, Madonna reflected on John's immeasurable impact on her early aspirations.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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Hints, Clues And Answers For Thursday, April 3 Originally created for the 1983 film Local Hero, the instrumental cut became a minor hit decades ago and was later adopted as the walkout song for a U.K. football team.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For quieter moments, the lower-level sitting area, with its walkout access to a patio and outdoor shower, offers an escape into nature.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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In March, two days of U.S. attacks killed more than 50 people, Houthi officials said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, the juvenile creature was seen floating lifeless in the water, video footage shows.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mitch Raposo: Mitch Raposo needed to negate an eight-inch reach disadvantage against Sumudaerji.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite its disadvantages, single living is on the rise.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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That maneuver allegedly caused another vehicle to swerve to avoid impact, which led to a fatal head-on collision that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two others.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Florida firefighter who drove a fire truck onto railroad tracks, resulting in a collision with a high-speed train that injured 15 people, has been fired.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lacy already was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his NFL prospects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after police said Lacy caused a December 17 automobile accident in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two other people.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The police, several older unhoused people explained to me, were making their lives increasingly difficult by staging regular raids.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Critics say such raids sow fear in vulnerable communities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 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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On Monday, as stocks were tumbling, a mysterious, apparently misfired tweet about a 90-day tariff relief plan briefly turned the market around in a wild jolt.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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