as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike (into)
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025 -
To define your legacy, begin by reflecting on your core values and what truly matters to you.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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The plan was to slide P.J. Washington to small forward, play Davis at power forward and start either Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II at center.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Start Preparing Now Companies that need to build their own agentic AI solution can start by choosing a platform.—
Rodrigo Madanes,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Kuzmenko got off on the right foot in the Flyers’ 3-2 win over Pittsburgh with an assist on his first shift and a couple of nifty setups, while Pelletier hasn’t yet played due to the immigration process.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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This delicious stuff is ridiculously hard to get off.—
Dwight Garner,
Saveur,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Devils raced out to a 15-2 lead in opening six minutes and then burst out of the break with a 24-6 run after the ‘Canes closed the first half with a 7-1 spurt in the final minute to cut the deficit to 47-32.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced a record-breaking number of small businesses, with 1 in 3 of the now 183,000 small businesses having opened their doors in the last two years.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lamm, 43, had previously founded or cofounded five companies, each of which was ultimately acquired.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Helly Hansen, which was founded in Norway in 1877, has been owned by Canadian Tire Corp. since 2018.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Following months of attacks by air and sea, the Marines launched their ground invasion on February 19, 1945.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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Russia launches record drone strikes on eve of anniversary Earlier Sunday, Zelensky said Russia had launched 267 strike drones into Ukraine overnight, more than in any other single attack of the war.—
Justin Spike and Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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