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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
However, Carter struck out ending the Rangers chance at a late rally.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Senior relievers Ben Westin and Danny Moss each struck out the side in their single-inning appearances.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
But Rodríguez struck out Olson on a check swing, and Austin Riley weakly rolled a change-up to shortstop to end the threat.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Tatsuya Imai started on the mound for Houston and pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out nine.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
However, Carter struck out ending the Rangers chance at a late rally.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Senior relievers Ben Westin and Danny Moss each struck out the side in their single-inning appearances.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
But Rodríguez struck out Olson on a check swing, and Austin Riley weakly rolled a change-up to shortstop to end the threat.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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