locked out

verb

past tense of lock out
as in walked

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  1. walked
  2. walked out
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  • Rangers closer Jacon Latz (3-2) then intentionally walked Yandy Diaz before Aranda homered into the home bullpen beyond right field.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Juan Soto was intentionally walked to get to Bichette, who smashed an 0-1 slider 412 feet to left-center field for the go-ahead blast.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of walked
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  • Antonoff's playful prints and Alexandra's signature beading were on full display as the model walked out with dogs in their arms or on leashes.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Inside Edition reported that employees had walked out mid-shift over a conflict, leaving fries and burgers still cooking.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of walked out
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“Locked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locked%20out. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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