as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 failing
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of striking (out)
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The city of Wake Forest saw a steady stream of people filling propane tanks Friday at Holding Oil and Gas, including José Rosa, who arrived after striking out at three other places.
—Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Toronto Blue Jays The Jays are a strong bet to repeat as American League champions even after striking out on Tucker.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the deciding Game 4, Luzardo came out of the bullpen to throw 1 2/3 innings, striking out three batters and allowing two hits and an unearned run.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies against the Nationals on August 9, 2023, walking four and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Henriquez had four saves in six appearances for La Guaira, striking out seven in six scoreless innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The city of Wake Forest saw a steady stream of people filling propane tanks Friday at Holding Oil and Gas, including José Rosa, who arrived after striking out at three other places.
—Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Estrada pitched twice in the NL Wild Card Series against his old Cubs friends, striking out two and allowing a run on two hits and two walks in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Toronto Blue Jays The Jays are a strong bet to repeat as American League champions even after striking out on Tucker.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the deciding Game 4, Luzardo came out of the bullpen to throw 1 2/3 innings, striking out three batters and allowing two hits and an unearned run.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies against the Nationals on August 9, 2023, walking four and striking out five.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Henriquez had four saves in six appearances for La Guaira, striking out seven in six scoreless innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Drake posted a photo of Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey YeSavage striking out Ohtani in Game 5, which gave Toronto a 3-2 series lead.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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