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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 News, 29 Mar. 2026
After Harrison Bader struck out, Vitello lifted Adames for pinch-runner Jared Oliva, who appeared in his first major league game since July 2021.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Vásquez allowed two hits (both by Colt Keith) and struck out eight, second most in his 52 career starts.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Imanaga generated 25 swing-and-misses in 4 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels and allowed just one hit, one walk and struck out eight in his final tuneup game in Cactus League play.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven and limited the Padres to three hits over five scoreless innings in his final spring tuneup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Chase Vlahos struck out the side in the sixth and Aidan Nieto got the save for Tesoro (5-3).
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Two pitches later, Mooney struck out swinging, and everyone was able to cool down for a moment.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In that time, Curvelo has struck out eight and walked none.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Marcus Semien had a sacrifice fly in the second and Soto hit an RBI single in the fifth for the Mets, who struck out 16 times.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
After Harrison Bader struck out, Vitello lifted Adames for pinch-runner Jared Oliva, who appeared in his first major league game since July 2021.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Vásquez allowed two hits (both by Colt Keith) and struck out eight, second most in his 52 career starts.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Imanaga generated 25 swing-and-misses in 4 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels and allowed just one hit, one walk and struck out eight in his final tuneup game in Cactus League play.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven and limited the Padres to three hits over five scoreless innings in his final spring tuneup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Chase Vlahos struck out the side in the sixth and Aidan Nieto got the save for Tesoro (5-3).
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Two pitches later, Mooney struck out swinging, and everyone was able to cool down for a moment.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
In that time, Curvelo has struck out eight and walked none.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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