: to knock out (as in boxing)
Examples of KO in a Sentence
Noun
He scored a KO in the second round.
Verb
He was KO'd in the second round.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Trzaskowski, from the ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 31.36% of votes in the first round of presidential election on Sunday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Beyond the Magnificent 7, the busiest week of the reporting season, has many notable companies scheduled, including Pfizer (PFE), Mastercard (MA), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald’s (MCD), Coca-Cola (KO), and Berkshire Hathway (BRK/A, BRK/B).
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chandler recently lost to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 by KO/TKO.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Sofas by Christophe Delcourt; vintage rattan armchairs; marble coffee table by Studio KO.
—Alice Cavanagh, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
In fact, Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO) has recently reversed its short-term downtrend, suggesting there may be further upside ahead.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Chander wins in over 3.5 rounds (+500) Pimblett wins by KO/TKO/DQ in under 2.5 rounds (+400)
Diego Lopes wins in over 2.5 rounds (+900)
Check for more boosts for the NBA on Sunday.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
In early 2025, Subway bid farewell to Coke (KO) in favor of its new beverage supplier, Pepsi (PEP).
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Not too long ago, it was reported that Flick wanted a versatile full back capable of playing on either flank to provide back up to Alejandro and Jules Kounde, who were both injured or lacking match fitness for the Champions League semifinal second leg KO to Inter Milan.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Trzaskowski, from the ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 31.36% of votes in the first round of presidential election on Sunday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Beyond the Magnificent 7, the busiest week of the reporting season, has many notable companies scheduled, including Pfizer (PFE), Mastercard (MA), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald’s (MCD), Coca-Cola (KO), and Berkshire Hathway (BRK/A, BRK/B).
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chandler recently lost to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 by KO/TKO.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Sofas by Christophe Delcourt; vintage rattan armchairs; marble coffee table by Studio KO.
—Alice Cavanagh, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
In fact, Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO) has recently reversed its short-term downtrend, suggesting there may be further upside ahead.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Chander wins in over 3.5 rounds (+500) Pimblett wins by KO/TKO/DQ in under 2.5 rounds (+400)
Diego Lopes wins in over 2.5 rounds (+900)
Check for more boosts for the NBA on Sunday.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
In early 2025, Subway bid farewell to Coke (KO) in favor of its new beverage supplier, Pepsi (PEP).
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/KO. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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