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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Pitcher Roger Clemens, who was eight months removed from his complete-game triumph in the College World Series' decisive game and three months away from his MLB debut, struck out two batters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1997, Emanuel struck out on his own, launching a new firm with three other agents and no money.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Backhus struck out 22 batters in 25 1/3 innings over 32 appearances last season with the D-Backs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Other initial charges were struck out, according to BBC News.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Yesavage struck out 12 Dodgers hitters and allowed just three hits and one earned run over a 104-pitch performance that saw 10 of those strikeouts in the first five innings of the contest.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In their next two meetings, Bieber struck out Ohtani.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Wilson struck out just 39 times in 523 plate appearances, one of the lowest totals in the majors, and ranked among league leaders in at-bats per strikeout.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Pitcher Roger Clemens, who was eight months removed from his complete-game triumph in the College World Series' decisive game and three months away from his MLB debut, struck out two batters.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1997, Emanuel struck out on his own, launching a new firm with three other agents and no money.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Backhus struck out 22 batters in 25 1/3 innings over 32 appearances last season with the D-Backs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Other initial charges were struck out, according to BBC News.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Yesavage struck out 12 Dodgers hitters and allowed just three hits and one earned run over a 104-pitch performance that saw 10 of those strikeouts in the first five innings of the contest.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In their next two meetings, Bieber struck out Ohtani.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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