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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of struck down
The Biden administration took a number of incremental steps on student debt relief, but the sweeping forgiveness plan at the heart of its agenda was ultimately struck down by the Supreme Court after Republicans challenged it.
—
Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The majority of the levies were subsequently struck down by the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
More than 40 years ago, the Florida Supreme Court struck down a nearly identical five-year waiting period for new residents to benefit from a property tax break.
—Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
However, a federal judge struck down that order blocking wind development.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday struck down Mayor Jacob Frey's selection of the Minnesota Agape Movement for exclusive development rights at the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
However, the Supreme Court in several cases has struck down any improper use or desecration of the flag on the grounds of free speech, according to the Library of Congress’ most frequently asked questions about flag law.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
To boot, SpaceX is no longer incorporated in Delaware, the state whose court struck down the Tesla package.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The majority of the levies were subsequently struck down by the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
More than 40 years ago, the Florida Supreme Court struck down a nearly identical five-year waiting period for new residents to benefit from a property tax break.
—Lawrence Mower Herald, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
However, a federal judge struck down that order blocking wind development.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday struck down Mayor Jacob Frey's selection of the Minnesota Agape Movement for exclusive development rights at the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
However, the Supreme Court in several cases has struck down any improper use or desecration of the flag on the grounds of free speech, according to the Library of Congress’ most frequently asked questions about flag law.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
To boot, SpaceX is no longer incorporated in Delaware, the state whose court struck down the Tesla package.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck down
Verb
-
About 20 African countries actively uphold term limits, the think tank says, while others have abolished or circumvented them, or are under military regimes that have suspended constitutional rule, allowing long-serving leaders to remain in office.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
-
Pittman said the holiday should instead recognize the ratification of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery nationwide later that year.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
-
These quotas stayed in place for four decades — until they were repealed just over 60 years ago, which is when the White House page claims the story of the aliens begins.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
In America many companies—some under political pressure—have rolled back diversity policies.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
-
Unsurprisingly, the Obama Presidential Center trumpets the achievements of President Barack Obama and does not focus on what he did not get done, nor, indeed, what got rolled back by subsequent administrations, which is a great deal.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
The ruling overturned a decision in February by three senior High Court judges who found that despite the group promoting its political cause through some crimes, the scale of activities did not warrant a ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
-
The ruling overturned a February decision by three senior High Court judges who found that, despite the group promoting its political cause through some crimes, the scale of its activities did not warrant a ban.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Struck down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20down. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
