Synonyms of strike
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as in to walk 
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as in to affect
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as in to occur (to)
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as in to bump
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as in to hit
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as in to dismantle
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as in to attack
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as in to possess
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as in to begin
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as in to delete
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as in to collapse
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as in walkout
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as in attack
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as in disadvantage
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as in collision
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as in accident
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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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as in to occur (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in to dismantle
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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as in walkout
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
the nurses will go on strike tomorrow unless they're finally given a pay raise
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the first strike was directed at a munitions warehouse
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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
kids born into poverty already have a strike against them
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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the strike of a hammer against a nail always has a satisfying sound when you're building something yourself
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as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
she's made one strike after another since she began speculating in real estate
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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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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
Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest launch is a wall paint collection, and the colors are striking.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In one single strike, 57 trees were killed but the tonka bean tree at the center of the group survived, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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More than 150 people have died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her latest launch is a wall paint collection, and the colors are striking.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
There had been intense anger toward Trump from Iran’s theocracy, particularly over his decision to launch a drone strike that killed prominent Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad in 2020.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In one single strike, 57 trees were killed but the tonka bean tree at the center of the group survived, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Coming of age in a small Michigan town and then striking out as a solo artist in New York City in the late 1970s, Madonna reflected on John's immeasurable impact on her early aspirations.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike
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Hints, Clues And Answers For Thursday, April 3 Originally created for the 1983 film Local Hero, the instrumental cut became a minor hit decades ago and was later adopted as the walkout song for a U.K. football team.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For quieter moments, the lower-level sitting area, with its walkout access to a patio and outdoor shower, offers an escape into nature.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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There has been a big labor split, however, with carpenters and laborers unions going heavily for Moreno — and waging tough attacks against Aguirre.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Friday, a Russian ballistic missile and drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih -- Zelenskyy's home town -- killed 19 people, including nine children.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Federal cases brought in Texas appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a far-right court that routinely interprets the law in creative ways to benefit right-wing causes and the Republican Party, something likely to put anyone trying to stop a deportation at a disadvantage.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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This level of transparency ensures that you are never misled or unknowingly placed at a disadvantage.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The chances of the asteroid’s collision then continued to fluctuate in the weeks following.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The asteroid is now logged as a harmless 0, meaning there’s no likelihood of a collision.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Adam DeVine was told to 'stick to the script' on Modern Family after confusing Sofia Vergara with improv DeVine detailed his childhood accident to Entertainment Weekly in 2016.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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As part of his origin story, Hazard is disabled after losing an arm and both legs in an accident, leading to the use of high-tech prosthetic limbs.—
Ryan Easby,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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For now, the Trump administration is loosening rules on commanders conducting military raids and airstrikes, expanding the range of people and places that can be targeted.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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The woman, who sued under a Jane Doe pseudonym, told jurors that Way allegedly first raped her in a bathroom during a police raid of his home in mid-February 2019.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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On Monday, as stocks were tumbling, a mysterious, apparently misfired tweet about a 90-day tariff relief plan briefly turned the market around in a wild jolt.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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