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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Ohtani had not struck out in any of his first 15 plate appearances of the tournament prior to this.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
After Santos allowed the two-out walk and double, the Opening Day hopeful struck out José Anderson swinging.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In that time, Curvelo has struck out eight and walked none.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Yearwood, wielding one of the nastiest breaking balls among the Bobcats, gave up no runs and struck out six batters in 2⅔ innings of work.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Not to be outdone, Holmes struck out six over three innings of work against Great Britain.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Vásquez has allowed one hit, walked three and struck out five in 4⅔ scoreless innings this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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In 5⅓ spring innings, Scott has faced 21 batters, struck out seven, given up three hits and walked one.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Ohtani had not struck out in any of his first 15 plate appearances of the tournament prior to this.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
After Santos allowed the two-out walk and double, the Opening Day hopeful struck out José Anderson swinging.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In that time, Curvelo has struck out eight and walked none.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Yearwood, wielding one of the nastiest breaking balls among the Bobcats, gave up no runs and struck out six batters in 2⅔ innings of work.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Not to be outdone, Holmes struck out six over three innings of work against Great Britain.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Vásquez has allowed one hit, walked three and struck out five in 4⅔ scoreless innings this spring.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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