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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The suspect struck again a half hour later, roughly a mile away.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The attack killed 28 Palestinians and wounded more than 50 others, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said after the strike.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The junior completed a dominant season by striking out 19 batters to go with zero walks.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
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While its thesis is serious, the opera manages to strike a consciously light-hearted tone without making light of its subject matter.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The suspect struck again a half hour later, roughly a mile away.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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The bottom of the fourth also saw Yankees hitting coach James Rowson get ejected for arguing balls and strikes.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
The attack killed 28 Palestinians and wounded more than 50 others, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said after the strike.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Verb
Matt Olson had popped out for the first out in the inning with the bases full, and Michael Harris II struck out to strand two.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The junior completed a dominant season by striking out 19 batters to go with zero walks.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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Last year’s graduation ceremonies were often used as forums for protest, including orchestrated walkouts.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The 2014 employee walkout was accompanied by Market Basket’s customer base noticeably boycotting the stores.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Gangs control at least 85% of its capital, Port-au-Prince, and have launched attacks in the country’s central region in recent years.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Interestingly, the researchers also found that participants who faced greater social disadvantage, due to lower education, lower income, or identifying as an ethnic minority, experienced even greater improvements from performing micro-acts of joy.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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If on-field results and the at-large selection process in the 5+11 model place the Big 12 at a regular disadvantage, fine.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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There have already been several aviation tragedies and incidents this year — including January’s midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet — that have prompted calls to increase safety measures.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The motorcyclist suffered major injuries in the collision and was taken to an area hospital.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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It has not been involved in major accidents before now, and is a workhorse of long-haul flights.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Finally, there’s a road-naming bill (HB 987) that would honor many deserving Floridians, such as the three Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies who died in an accident last November.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Immigration enforcement actions, particularly since the raids in Los Angeles in early June, have led to speculation of raids in North Texas.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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But the heavy-handed nature of the ICE raids threw fuel on the fire—and the administration has used the crisis to vastly expand its power.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
13 June 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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Nugget by Sherwin-Williams When a windowless basement home gym in Vienna, Va., needed a jolt of energy, designer Laura Hildebrandt opted to bring in a bit of sunshine of sorts on the ceiling.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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How to digital detox Fisher warns that going cold turkey can be a jolt to the system.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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