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 Supreme Court struck down his far-reaching tariff program.
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Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court struck down such affirmative action policies in 2023.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
After Iran struck down the F-15, a single-pilot aircraft that was mobilized to support the search and rescue mission also was struck by Iranian fire.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Schools play catch-up on personal finance education Sports betting has grown rapidly since 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that barred sports betting in most states.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
That order was struck down in multiple courts.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The order was struck down by lower courts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
But in February, the court struck down the sweeping tariffs that were central to Trump’s economic agenda.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court struck down such affirmative action policies in 2023.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
After Iran struck down the F-15, a single-pilot aircraft that was mobilized to support the search and rescue mission also was struck by Iranian fire.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Schools play catch-up on personal finance education Sports betting has grown rapidly since 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that barred sports betting in most states.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
That order was struck down in multiple courts.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The order was struck down by lower courts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
But in February, the court struck down the sweeping tariffs that were central to Trump’s economic agenda.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck down
Verb
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats in the House and Senate majorities have said those savings rules should be rolled back somewhat to permit greater investments year after year in child care and other core services, including health care, education and municipal aid.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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