as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
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Recent Examples of struck down
Before the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court in February, China faced a tariff rate of 30 percent, down from astronomical triple-digit tariffs at certain points last year.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The maps had been approved by voters, then struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Then, barely a week later, the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down a map that could have added four Democratic House seats.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
California rules to boost the number of women, people of color and LGBTQ+ board members were struck down.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court last week struck down a redistricting effort that could have yielded four more winnable seats for Democrats.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
That, too, would be struck down by the trade court, but in the meantime importers around the country, from giant corporations to individuals who simply want to buy single products from abroad, will be left mired in uncertainty.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down Democrats’ redistricting referendum, a massive blow to the party amid the nation-wide gerrymandering battle ahead of the fall midterms.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
In 1880, 12 years after the ratification of the 14th Amendment – which guarantees equal protection of the law – the Supreme Court struck down that West Virginia law.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The maps had been approved by voters, then struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Then, barely a week later, the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down a map that could have added four Democratic House seats.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
California rules to boost the number of women, people of color and LGBTQ+ board members were struck down.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court last week struck down a redistricting effort that could have yielded four more winnable seats for Democrats.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
That, too, would be struck down by the trade court, but in the meantime importers around the country, from giant corporations to individuals who simply want to buy single products from abroad, will be left mired in uncertainty.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down Democrats’ redistricting referendum, a massive blow to the party amid the nation-wide gerrymandering battle ahead of the fall midterms.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
In 1880, 12 years after the ratification of the 14th Amendment – which guarantees equal protection of the law – the Supreme Court struck down that West Virginia law.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck down
Verb
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Slavery was abolished around 160 years ago and civil rights became law about 60 years ago.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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In 2018, France abolished its wealth tax, and Spain added one of its own a bit later.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Verb
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Justice Samuel Alito on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back access to mifepristone nationwide.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Struck down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20down. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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