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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Athletics starter Jacob Lopez struck out six in 4 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Down two in the ninth, the Cubs managed to put the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position following Happ’s two-out RBI single off Cade Smith, but catcher Carson Kelly struck out to end the game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Paddack struck out four and walked four.
—Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 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
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The Mariners had the bases loaded with two outs in the 11th before Anderson struck out Raleigh to set up Schanuel’s fly ball after a sacrifice bunt from Oswald Peraza moved Frazier to third base.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Athletics starter Jacob Lopez struck out six in 4 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Down two in the ninth, the Cubs managed to put the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position following Happ’s two-out RBI single off Cade Smith, but catcher Carson Kelly struck out to end the game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Paddack struck out four and walked four.
—Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
William Contreras had a double and two RBIs and Kyle Harrison struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 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
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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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