struck out

VERB

leave to begin new venture

Synonyms

WEAK

bear begin get under way head initiate light out make set out start start out take off

Antonyms

WEAK

remain stay

Example Sentences

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Not for long, though, as Henriquez struck out Trout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Tanner Brown struck out six in five innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Senior right-hander Dylan Kerbow struck out Andrew Lamb to strand the bases loaded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

North Torrance 7, South El Monte 1: Shane Yamamoto had three hits and two RBIs while Mason Matsumoto struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings to lead the Saxons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Jonathan remembered his despair after he struck out with the bases loaded.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret