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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Carrera can now only afford to take only one or two classes a semester after his in-state tuition was repealed.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Mason Motocross races on Sunday were canceled after the crash, WOWK reported.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was eventually brought by an airport assistant to the gate for the flight to Sarasota, but that service was delayed and eventually canceled due to weather.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The administration has rolled back Biden-era policies such as mandatory safety reporting thresholds in favor of voluntary frameworks and state law preemption.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Trump’s order rolled back the executive directives that guided those regulations, but the regulations themselves remain in place.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In Tennessee, a pickup truck carrying about 1 million bees overturned near Knoxville in April, unleashing a swarm that blanketed the crash scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Struck down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20down. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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