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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Stentiford struck out seven in his seven innings of work, while Stirewalt struck out 10 in five innings, including eight in a row.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Snell struck out Michael Harris II to end the inning on his 25th pitch.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Pickard also pitched and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and struck out 5 batters in 7 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The first inning was just a preview of what was to come, as Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings of work.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
But Miller struck out Luisangel Acuña to end the game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Royals had two runners aboard, but Hancock struck out Perez again before retiring Jensen and Caglianone to end the inning.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
King allowed four hits four runs and seven hits in six innings, struck out five and walked three.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Sara Keck struck out eight while going the distance as Wilmington won 5-1 over Middlesex League opponent Lexington.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Stentiford struck out seven in his seven innings of work, while Stirewalt struck out 10 in five innings, including eight in a row.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Snell struck out Michael Harris II to end the inning on his 25th pitch.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Pickard also pitched and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and struck out 5 batters in 7 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
The first inning was just a preview of what was to come, as Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings of work.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
But Miller struck out Luisangel Acuña to end the game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Royals had two runners aboard, but Hancock struck out Perez again before retiring Jensen and Caglianone to end the inning.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
King allowed four hits four runs and seven hits in six innings, struck out five and walked three.
—CBS News, 3 May 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 May. 2026.
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