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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In Game 1 of the series Schwarber struck out three times and left three runners on base.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The members renewed with YG for group projects, but in 2024 each struck out on her own.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That's the number of years since a Tigers starting pitcher has struck out 14 batters in a postseason game, last done by Joe Coleman in Game 3 of the 1972 ALCS.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
No team struck out less than the Royals did.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The party started long before closer Connor Sullivan struck out the final two batters in the top of the ninth.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Three of the four teams that struck out the most all-time won at least 85 games.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Tigers continue to struggle at the plate After Torkelson struck out to end the sixth inning, the Comerica Park crowd booed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In Game 1 of the series Schwarber struck out three times and left three runners on base.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The members renewed with YG for group projects, but in 2024 each struck out on her own.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
That's the number of years since a Tigers starting pitcher has struck out 14 batters in a postseason game, last done by Joe Coleman in Game 3 of the 1972 ALCS.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
No team struck out less than the Royals did.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
The party started long before closer Connor Sullivan struck out the final two batters in the top of the ninth.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Three of the four teams that struck out the most all-time won at least 85 games.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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