1
as in walked
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the union is calling for its members to strike until the mining company agrees to meet safety standards
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2
as in affected
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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3
as in occurred (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 bumped
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 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 dismantled
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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7
as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possessed
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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Recent Examples of struck
Sochi Mayor Andrey Proshunin posted photos of the damage to Telegram, saying a military monument was also struck by debris.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Nassau County police first received a description of the person who was fatally struck on the parkway and then received a call from Christopher's school roughly 15 minutes later about a missing boy, detective Tracey Cabey tells PEOPLE.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In the heart of Columbia Tusculum, where Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood breathes with vibrant, historic energy, April Combs Mann struck a new kind of chord.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
The earthquake struck at a depth of just 2 miles, with its epicenter roughly 8 miles west of Toms Place.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Castleberry struck once again with only 57 seconds on the clock in the first half as Brian Ceniceros scored a 70-yard receiving touchdown, which brought the score to 28-20 at the half.
—Dylan Craver, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The bus exited the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning onto the driver’s side.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
In an indication that Israel may have been shifting its strategy, the Israeli air force struck a military base on which the presidential palace is located.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Nassau County police first received a description of the person who was fatally struck on the parkway and then received a call from Christopher's school roughly 15 minutes later about a missing boy, detective Tracey Cabey tells PEOPLE.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In the heart of Columbia Tusculum, where Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood breathes with vibrant, historic energy, April Combs Mann struck a new kind of chord.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
The earthquake struck at a depth of just 2 miles, with its epicenter roughly 8 miles west of Toms Place.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Castleberry struck once again with only 57 seconds on the clock in the first half as Brian Ceniceros scored a 70-yard receiving touchdown, which brought the score to 28-20 at the half.
—Dylan Craver, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
The bus exited the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning onto the driver’s side.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
In an indication that Israel may have been shifting its strategy, the Israeli air force struck a military base on which the presidential palace is located.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck
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Palencia did not record an out in the ninth inning and walked off the mound with a right shoulder injury that will likely force the Cubs to reevaluate their entire late-game strategy.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a video shared by Fox Sports on the social media platform X, several fans scrambled for the ball and eventually a man wearing Phillies gear stood up with it in hand and walked over and gave it to a boy and hugged him.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Smaller carriers were also affected, including Alaska, Delta, Volaris, Air Canada, Key Lime Air, Contour, Envoy and Icelandair.—
Marco Cummings,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Then, the Atlantic published the first excerpt of Harris’s new book, 107 Days — the title refers to the length of her presidential campaign after she was belatedly bumped to the top of the Democratic ticket.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While running around the suite in excitement, my daughter bumped her head on the dining table.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles dominated the line of scrimmage in the Super Bowl and thus dismantled Kansas City’s offense.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Institutions that once functioned for the benefit of the public are now sclerotic, having been partly dismantled, or seem indifferent to suffering.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The creature that possessed the unfortunate Ensign Gamble finds a way back from its permanent transporter buffer exile, and is able to exert a malign influence on a whole new generation of followers.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Senior Logan Posey has been a man possessed through two games, running for 352 yards and four TDs on 37 carries, including 115 yards in a loss to Pine Creek in Week 1.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fire spread will be primarily influenced by alignment with topography, with any ongoing movement likely oriented toward the north and northeast.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, a review of a decade-plus of Western Australian government policy found that Jaws influenced its stance on sharks.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Struck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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