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as in affects
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 occurs (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 collides
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 hits
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 dismantles
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possesses
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 walkouts
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 assaults
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 disadvantages
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 collisions
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 accidents
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 strikes
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Russia routinely strikes Ukrainian civilians, schools, churches, apartments and homes, power grids that light and heat them, ports, railways, airfields, and defense industry.
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As the clock strikes midnight on Saturday, July 4, ABC News will bring audiences to the first parade in the nation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Unless a meteor strikes, the Dodgers are headed toward another West title and probably a first-round playoff bye.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Not too fitted and not too relaxed, this breezy tee strikes the right semi-relaxed balance.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Argentina strikes first in the 38th minute, and the massive Argentina faithful goes berserk inside the stadium.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Gas prices have started to come down since the preliminary peace deal was announced, but the latest round of strikes has threatened to slow ship traffic through the strait, which carried 20% of the world's oil before the war.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Before Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran in late February, more than 100 ships per day transited the strait daily on average.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Hendry and Theory went back-and-forth with strikes before Joe hit a Standing Ovation for the win.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Hundreds of people have been killed in cross-border fighting since February, when Afghanistan launched retaliatory strikes after Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghan territory.
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Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Denmark, which marked new temperature records on Saturday, recorded 1,156 lighting strikes by Sunday morning, according to public broadcaster DR.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Two separate Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon on Sunday morning — one in the town of Taybeh and another in the Nabatiyeh area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
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Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Verb
Tribunals have been appointed, and Coriolanus’ scornful elitism strikes them as too heavy a price for his military protection.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Russia routinely strikes Ukrainian civilians, schools, churches, apartments and homes, power grids that light and heat them, ports, railways, airfields, and defense industry.
—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As the clock strikes midnight on Saturday, July 4, ABC News will bring audiences to the first parade in the nation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Unless a meteor strikes, the Dodgers are headed toward another West title and probably a first-round playoff bye.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Not too fitted and not too relaxed, this breezy tee strikes the right semi-relaxed balance.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Argentina strikes first in the 38th minute, and the massive Argentina faithful goes berserk inside the stadium.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Noun
In the longest start of his career, Mize threw first-pitch strikes to 16 of 22 batters and struck out five of his final six.
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Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Gas prices have started to come down since the preliminary peace deal was announced, but the latest round of strikes has threatened to slow ship traffic through the strait, which carried 20% of the world's oil before the war.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Before Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran in late February, more than 100 ships per day transited the strait daily on average.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Hendry and Theory went back-and-forth with strikes before Joe hit a Standing Ovation for the win.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Hundreds of people have been killed in cross-border fighting since February, when Afghanistan launched retaliatory strikes after Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghan territory.
—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Denmark, which marked new temperature records on Saturday, recorded 1,156 lighting strikes by Sunday morning, according to public broadcaster DR.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Two separate Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon on Sunday morning — one in the town of Taybeh and another in the Nabatiyeh area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strikes
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To learn more about the real-life locations used in the series, Boudreaux walks us through the Lone Star locales used to tell this South Texan story.
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The movie opens with a modern-day museum tour guide, Olivia (voiced by Allison Janney), who walks guests through exhibits celebrating cinema history.
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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What matters is understanding how disruption affects services, revenue streams, customer commitments and regulatory obligations most critical to the business.
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Vic examines the game’s boundaries and repeatedly crosses them, while mostly failing to keep a straight face.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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Debate over the World War I-era killings, widely seen by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century, now collides with international accusations over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
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During its journey through the atmosphere over tens of miles, the asteroid collides with air molecules, and the incredible temperatures and pressure usually vaporize it.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
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Northwestern researchers designed a material that physically builds, dismantles, and rebuilds itself to manage energy.
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Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Another device, called a 4-Poster bait station, attacks the ticks that congregate on deer’s heads.
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The United States possesses the world’s strongest military, most innovative economy, and deepest capital markets.
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While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.
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“Strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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