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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 (out)
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
An All-Star set-up man after striking out 89 over 66 ⅓ innings (2.17 ERA) with the Phillies, Hoffman has reportedly landed on some teams’ radar as a starting pitcher project.
—Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Durbin struck out only 37 times, while accepting 47 walks at Triple-A.
The Yankees saw enough in Durbin to put him on their 40-man roster, prior to the trade with the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His ability to strike out players with ease adds to his attractiveness to the Blue Jays.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Like skiing down an unmarred slope or diving into the mirror-like surface of a quiet lake, reading a new author for the first time can feel like striking out into deliciously uncharted territory.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
An All-Star set-up man after striking out 89 over 66 ⅓ innings (2.17 ERA) with the Phillies, Hoffman has reportedly landed on some teams’ radar as a starting pitcher project.
—Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
Durbin struck out only 37 times, while accepting 47 walks at Triple-A.
The Yankees saw enough in Durbin to put him on their 40-man roster, prior to the trade with the Brewers.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
His ability to strike out players with ease adds to his attractiveness to the Blue Jays.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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