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verb (1)

Definition of struck (out)next
past tense of strike (out)
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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it struck out all references to indecent matters

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struck out

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verb (2)

past tense of strike out
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)
Verb
Fairbanks struck out the first two batters in the ninth and was within one strike of closing out the game. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 As an example of the ceiling and command issues at odds with each other so far, Schoolcraft struck out a career-high nine batters in 3⅔ innings in a loss on May 29 and walked as many as six in four innings of a no-decision on July 31. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Detmers then struck out Corey Seager looking at a fastball to retire the side. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 The right-hander tied a season-high with five walks and struck out eight. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Darren Yamashita / Imagn Images via Reuters Connect There was a lighthearted moment in the second inning when Webb struck out Colorado’s Zac Veen. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 After Lugo struck out Angels star Mike Trout on 11 pitches, Schanuel tagged him in the next at-bat. — Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 Stock went 4 1/3 innings, giving up only one unearned run on three hits, and struck out five. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck (out)
  1. deleted
  2. collapsed
  3. canceled
  4. failed
  5. flopped
  6. folded
  7. missed
  8. struggled
Verb
  • OpenAI says Temporary Chats are deleted from its systems after 30 days.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The company says data belongs to its customers and is typically deleted in 30 days.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of deleted
Verb
  • American officials rebutted Carney’s account of why the talks collapsed.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His announcement came after trade talks collapsed between the two countries and each began calling for higher tariffs.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapsed
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  • The franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2025 festival was canceled after a day due to a storm.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of canceled
Verb
  • The booking software also failed The AI agent deserves scrutiny here, but the booking software had a serious weakness too.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • His removal triggered mass protests that lasted for weeks, but ultimately failed to force a reversal of the decision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of failed
Verb
  • Clarke’s first two films, with commercial distribution, flopped.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Designs against the three targets that flopped scored nearly as well as designs against the ones that produced binders in quantity.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of flopped
Verb
  • The Transportation Department insisted that this was all above board, claiming, among other things, that the road trip was official business and that Duffy had folded in relevant work meetings.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Surrounding it in the stands, fans folded into one another, arms threading over shoulders while a few hands tipped hats in the air.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of folded
Verb
  • The Angels had missed a chance to get insurance in the top of the 10th, after Guzman’s leadoff double gave them a run with no outs.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Clinicians found real value in cases involving subtle fractures in the knees, feet and other extremities, where conventional X-ray findings were inconclusive or missed the fracture altogether.
    — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of missed
Verb
  • While Big Tech companies have aggressively expanded their AI footprint, the iPhone maker has struggled to find its footing.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In his second year as a head coach, Tyler Marsh once again struggled to cement a clear playing identity.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggled

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“Struck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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