Synonyms of strike
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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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Recent Examples of strike
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The brand is also offering a discount on one of its best-selling dining tables and some really striking accessories.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2024
E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
So far the strikes do not appear to be impacting the conference although between the two events the crowds were almost spilling onto the street.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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An argument ensued and one of the young men struck the victim over the head with an unknown object.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
The brand is also offering a discount on one of its best-selling dining tables and some really striking accessories.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2024
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All political meetings and strikes were banned; all media would be subject to government approval.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
So far the strikes do not appear to be impacting the conference although between the two events the crowds were almost spilling onto the street.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights.James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mangione is the suspect in the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street on the morning of Dec. 4, as Thompson was walking to a hotel where an investor conference was being held.Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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These entities will also explore employment opportunities for those affected by the closure of Tropicana Field.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests social media use can significantly affect the development of the growing brain in a teenager.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One other thing to consider: If Arizona State can’t get a first-round bye, could the committee reward the Sun Devils’ six-game winning streak with something better than the 12th and final seed, bumping them ahead of Alabama, which currently holds the last at-large spot?The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The ebike is also reported compatible with Priority's optional rack extender, which could bump the total capacity to 1,200 Wh. Priority Bicycles Elsewhere, the 6061 aluminum frame's head tube angle has been tweaked to 68-5 degrees for the promise of smoother control and enhanced stability.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Budapest Memorandum is a multilateral agreement between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine that agreed that the latter would transfer nuclear weaponry to Russia to be dismantled in exchange for security assurances and sovereignty.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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That settlement was announced as construction crews worked to dismantle the FreeFall.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Governments around the world have trained eagles to attack unmanned aircraft.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to police reports, Sloan attacked fellow student Mara Daffron before class, puncturing Daffron's spleen.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sanders possesses the requisite traits to be a solid starter.Gavino Borquez, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The film was way ahead of its time with Fox as a demon possessed it girl, seducing and devouring mainly men.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The carmaker last experienced walkouts across all sites at a small scale in 2021 during the pandemic, but a larger work stoppage during wage negotiations in 2018 saw more than 50,000 workers across six factories take part.Bloomberg, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
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Following the 15-day walkout, CPS signed the most recent deal, which expired in June and encompassed around $1.5 billion in new costs compared with the previous contract.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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