STRIKE (OUT) Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it struck out all references to indecent matters

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strike out

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verb (2)

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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Morrissey struck out on his own, with a comedic remake of The Hound of the Baskervilles, starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. —

News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 2024 After Sequoia’s Israel arm wound down in 2016, Raanan struck out on his own, launching Cyberstarts two years later in Mikhmoret, on the country’s central coast. —

Iain Martin, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Garrett was eventually pulled for Ryne Stanek, who struck out Shohei Ohtani to stop the bleeding, much to the delight of the cheering fans. —

Jacob Lev, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 After striking out four times for a loss in late April, the crowd in Yankee Stadium had even booed the captain. —

Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strike (out)