1
as in walked
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the union is calling for its members to strike until the mining company agrees to meet safety standards
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2
as in affected
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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3
as in occurred (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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5
as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in dismantled
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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7
as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possessed
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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Recent Examples of struck
The story struck a nerve with readers, who didn’t mince words.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a video Trump posted to a social media, a small boat can be seen bobbing the water before being struck, resulting in a cloud of black smoke.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2014, a gust of wind struck the Sahara, launching a dust cloud into the atmosphere.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
These included high-profile efforts like the one which struck the Novo-Ufa Oil Refinery – 20 million tons capacity – on September 13th.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But midnight struck nonetheless.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Both Hymer and Bürstner are part of the Erwin Hymer Group, and the Signature struck us initially as the latter's interpretation of the absolute show-stopping Hymer Venture S.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The visual struck a chord with the general public, and the garter toss was born.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a video Trump posted to a social media, a small boat can be seen bobbing the water before being struck, resulting in a cloud of black smoke.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2014, a gust of wind struck the Sahara, launching a dust cloud into the atmosphere.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
These included high-profile efforts like the one which struck the Novo-Ufa Oil Refinery – 20 million tons capacity – on September 13th.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But midnight struck nonetheless.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Both Hymer and Bürstner are part of the Erwin Hymer Group, and the Signature struck us initially as the latter's interpretation of the absolute show-stopping Hymer Venture S.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The visual struck a chord with the general public, and the garter toss was born.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck
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Travis Kelce walked on the field toward the Kansas City Chiefs’ sideline, just a few steps away from the tunnel that would take him to the postgame locker room.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the summer of 1969 — weeks before the first humans walked on the moon — Manabe and Bryan recreated the Earth.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sergio Perez faced considerable difficulties during the 2024 season with a car that was affected by balance problems, and the increasing gap to the Dutchman made matters worse for him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this summer, JPMorgan Chase bumped the annual fee on its Sapphire Reserve by 45% to $795.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The invite-only attendees enjoyed an open bar and pizza with panoramic views of the cityscape, while vibing to music that bumped from late night to early morning.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles dominated the line of scrimmage in the Super Bowl and thus dismantled Kansas City’s offense.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Institutions that once functioned for the benefit of the public are now sclerotic, having been partly dismantled, or seem indifferent to suffering.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Chris Ash's defensive unit gave up 379 total yards to Purdue's offense, including 303 yards through the air, and the Boilermakers converted 21 first downs and possessed the ball for 28 minutes.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Today, those who build these nearly omnipotent algorithms are still possessed of a human conscience.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fire spread will be primarily influenced by alignment with topography, with any ongoing movement likely oriented toward the north and northeast.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, a review of a decade-plus of Western Australian government policy found that Jaws influenced its stance on sharks.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Struck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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