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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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, 28 May 2025
Rodriguez struck out the next two hitters swinging, but gave up a two-strike single to Justyn Henry-Malloy to bring in two more runs for a 4-3 Detroit lead.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
May 28, 2025 Hoffmann had struck out 37 batters with nine walks in 25 1/3 innings this year.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
For the third time in his last four starts, Marquez gave the Rockies a solid start, striking out a season-high six batters.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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Scott then walked Daniel Schneemann to load the bases with no outs then struck out Austin Hedges.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Rodriguez struck out the next two hitters swinging, but gave up a two-strike single to Justyn Henry-Malloy to bring in two more runs for a 4-3 Detroit lead.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
May 28, 2025 Hoffmann had struck out 37 batters with nine walks in 25 1/3 innings this year.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
For the third time in his last four starts, Marquez gave the Rockies a solid start, striking out a season-high six batters.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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