as in deleted
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 collapsed
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of struck (out)
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Not to be outdone, Holmes struck out six over three innings of work against Great Britain.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Aldegheri, pitching for Italy, struck out eight in 4⅓ scoreless innings against Brazil.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Vásquez has allowed one hit, walked three and struck out five in 4⅔ scoreless innings this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Yearwood, wielding one of the nastiest breaking balls among the Bobcats, gave up no runs and struck out six batters in 2⅔ innings of work.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Not to be outdone, Holmes struck out six over three innings of work against Great Britain.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Aldegheri, pitching for Italy, struck out eight in 4⅓ scoreless innings against Brazil.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Vásquez has allowed one hit, walked three and struck out five in 4⅔ scoreless innings this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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