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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Just after Oswald Peraza struck out with runners at second and third in the sixth, the floodgates finally opened.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 June 2026
The reigning National League Cy Young winner struck out the side in the fourth and sixth, but the Pirates lost his sixth straight start.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Demora struck out the last batter and celebrated with her teammates.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
But North Torrance added three insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning, and Saxons reliever Joseph Banuelos struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh to end the contest.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Suarez held the Yankees to one earned run on six hits, issued zero walks and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Verb
After the argument, Hoffman struck out Max Schuemann and Anthony Volpe to leave Chisholm stranded.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Just after Oswald Peraza struck out with runners at second and third in the sixth, the floodgates finally opened.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 June 2026
The reigning National League Cy Young winner struck out the side in the fourth and sixth, but the Pirates lost his sixth straight start.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Demora struck out the last batter and celebrated with her teammates.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
But North Torrance added three insurance runs in the top of the seventh inning, and Saxons reliever Joseph Banuelos struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh to end the contest.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Suarez held the Yankees to one earned run on six hits, issued zero walks and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck (out)
Verb
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The video frames are deleted nearly instantly after the sensor collects the count.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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On May 9, 1873—Black Friday—stocks collapsed, and fights broke out on the floor of the exchange, which was forced to close.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Like how the 1964 claims of a North Vietnamese attack in the Gulf of Tonkin collapsed.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Country singer Tyler Farr canceled his weekend headlining slot at the Goshen Stampede in Connecticut after a motor vehicle accident on his Tennessee farm left him with a severe concussion.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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That was a long time before Leno made the move to YouTube after Emmy winner Garage was canceled by CNBC back in 2023.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Nursing home operators argued the state failed to properly account for the medical complexity of residents when calculating those payments, reducing reimbursement for facilities caring for some of the sickest patients.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Towns called it a collective joy when the Spurs failed to score on the final possession.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The willingness to protect meaning over volume is precisely what has made the brand more culturally relevant than numerous others that came up alongside it and flopped.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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His first attempt, a dystopian fantasy, had flopped.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The vehicle has 78 cubic feet of storage space when the rear seats are folded, 44 cubic feet when just the back row is folded, and 15 cubic feet when all seats are in use.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Paul Turnley was presented with a British flag folded into a triangle given by the military in honor of the sacrifice of his relation, Pvt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Pasquantino missed one game at that time.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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As the clock ticked down, Fox missed a 3-pointer and the Knicks got the rebound.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson has 19 points to lead New York, but the Knicks have struggled to avoid fouls on defense and struggled to make foul shots on the other end.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Rushing out onto the beach, George struggled to comprehend what had happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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