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
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Another missile got through and struck a playground in Tel Aviv, damaging the surrounding apartment buildings and slightly wounding 16 people.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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As the clock strikes midnight in New York City, millions will watch the iconic ball drop in person from Times Square or at home – but midnight won't come for hours in much of the country.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Another missile got through and struck a playground in Tel Aviv, damaging the surrounding apartment buildings and slightly wounding 16 people.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Game companies have also signed side agreements with the union that codify certain AI protections in order to keep working with actors during the strike.
—Matt O’Brien and Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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When the plane landed, 28 of those travelers reportedly walked away leaving the chairs behind.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Others were walking the runway, scouring the area and collecting pieces of the plane.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Our film policy days on Jan. 24-26 will dig deep into some of the most urgent issues affecting Swedish film.Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Finally, Trump sought to double the kitty available to NATO with the pronouncement that each country’s baseline for defense spending should be bumped to 5% of its gross domestic product.Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Shake Milton, playing because guard Gabe Vincent missed Tuesday’s game because of an oblique injury, hit a pair of threes in 10 minutes, but the Lakers’ second unit without Russell was badly outscored 32-12.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: CBS Stream: Fubo The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the Rockets big man hurt them during the first quarter, the Celtics used the bigger lineups to shut him down the rest of the way — and, with that, dismantle the rest of the Houston offense.Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Another opportunity to attack a black woman in power.James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Defensive vulnerabilities highlight areas on the field where offenses might be able to attack in the passing game.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Cryogenic refrigerators require expertise that is possessed by only a handful of companies, most based in the United Kingdom and the EU.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Three days later, he was arrested again, this time for assaulting one of their sons and for possessing a gun while drunk.Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cities including Boston, Denver, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are experiencing walkouts, with workers demanding a minimum wage of $20 per hour, annual raises, and better health care options.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Workers Union, which represents baristas at 525 Starbucks stores, said walkouts could escalate nationwide by Christmas Eve.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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