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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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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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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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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
Eberechi Eze hit the post moments later after some dazzling footwork, before Erling Haaland struck the decisive goal for City five minutes later.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
He was struck by the team’s new facilities and the leadership in the organization.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Amazon has struck a suite of deals with Roku, Disney and Netflix, among others, that help advertisers reach both video and audio users of content tied to other companies.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In his latest monthly letter to clients, Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said that elevated energy costs presented a risk, but struck a positive note on global stocks.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
But there’s nothing conceptual about the fact that Duchamp fever has struck Manhattan—and the market has taken notice.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Suarez offered no physical resistance throughout the encounter, and balled up with his hands over his head as DeMaio struck him, according to a law enforcement source.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
An unidentified male of unknown age who was also struck in the body was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
In Clinton, Missouri, two twisters struck Wednesday night, sending trees crashing onto Andrew Donaldson's roof and garage.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
He was struck by the team’s new facilities and the leadership in the organization.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Amazon has struck a suite of deals with Roku, Disney and Netflix, among others, that help advertisers reach both video and audio users of content tied to other companies.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In his latest monthly letter to clients, Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said that elevated energy costs presented a risk, but struck a positive note on global stocks.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
But there’s nothing conceptual about the fact that Duchamp fever has struck Manhattan—and the market has taken notice.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Suarez offered no physical resistance throughout the encounter, and balled up with his hands over his head as DeMaio struck him, according to a law enforcement source.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
An unidentified male of unknown age who was also struck in the body was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
In Clinton, Missouri, two twisters struck Wednesday night, sending trees crashing onto Andrew Donaldson's roof and garage.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck
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As Houser walked off the field, a few restless fans tossed boos in Houser’s direction.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Antonacci also scored a run in the seventh, doubled, walked and was hit by a pitch for the Sox (11-15).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia Supreme Court's decision could shape how similar cases are handled across the state and determine whether people affected by similar situations can get answers about their health sooner.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Vermont, the temperature swing affected operations at Understory Farm in Bridport, which grows cut flowers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the addition of Alex Bregman bumped Shaw into RF, so outfield eligibility is just around the corner.—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific recently bumped fuel surcharges by roughly 34% across all routes, while Air India on Monday added up to $280 in fees to some flights.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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And Silva hit a home run, her third, after attempting a bunt on the previous pitch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks have already hit three of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price on Thursday night in Round 1 and TCU safety Bud Clark and Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the second and third rounds on Friday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s system of racial segregation that institutionalized white supremacy was dismantled in 1994.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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In order to make space for a new electron storage ring, one of RHIC’s two rings of superconducting magnets will be dismantled entirely.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Police on Friday closed Kensington Gardens, a central London park visited by thousands of tourists and local residents every day, after a group that Israel has linked to Iran posted a video claiming Israel’s nearby London embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rabbi of Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, northwest London, which was attacked by arsonists over the weekend, took to social media on Sunday to show members of his congregation gathering in his home to pray.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the architect of this operational machine, Cook possessed the unique authority and insight required to overhaul it.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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He’s almost possessed by the task at hand, exuding laser-like vision on what’s staring directly at the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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But his style, admitted Dupré, has always been heavily influenced by Travis — which can be a challenge when trying to maintain his own identity as an artist, while also honoring Travis' legacy.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Struck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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