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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The loss wasted an incredible effort by ace Tarik Skubal, who gave the Tigers six innings, giving up one run and striking out 13.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Detroit wasted a stellar performance by Tarik Skubal, who struck out 13 while pitching six innings of one-run ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Singer struck out 163 in 169 2/3 innings, and both of those were the most for the Reds this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
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Only four teams in MLB struck out fewer times during the regular season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The loss wasted an incredible effort by ace Tarik Skubal, who gave the Tigers six innings, giving up one run and striking out 13.
—Brian Manzullo, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Detroit wasted a stellar performance by Tarik Skubal, who struck out 13 while pitching six innings of one-run ball.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Singer struck out 163 in 169 2/3 innings, and both of those were the most for the Reds this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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