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Recent Examples of KO
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
His fights have been described as Tap, Snap, or Nap, with the latter distinction often referring to Craig losing by KO.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Antonio Clark 95-yard KO return TD.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
On the feet, Prates is likely more dangerous and more likely to win by KO, but not by a huge margin.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, Studio KO has built a cult following among fashion houses and creative tastemakers alike.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Nawrocki's rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Warsaw mayor who was standing for Tusk's ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 49.11%, the data showed.
—Anna Magdalena Lubowicka, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Noun
Then, while sparring one day, Benny found himself on the receiving end of a KO.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
His fights have been described as Tap, Snap, or Nap, with the latter distinction often referring to Craig losing by KO.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Antonio Clark 95-yard KO return TD.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
On the feet, Prates is likely more dangerous and more likely to win by KO, but not by a huge margin.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, Studio KO has built a cult following among fashion houses and creative tastemakers alike.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Nawrocki's rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Warsaw mayor who was standing for Tusk's ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 49.11%, the data showed.
—Anna Magdalena Lubowicka, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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Of course, that’s exactly what Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu and the developer want; A knockdown, drag out, talk radio donnybrook over a shelter being shoehorned into a tiny former nursing home nestled among a family neighborhood in the Holy Name parish.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, his advanced metrics are more impressive: six QB hurries (tied for third in the NFL), 13 QB pressures (tied for fourth) and four QB knockdowns (tied for seventh).—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sucker-punched by surprise storms and kayoed by hurricanes, it has been swamped, splintered and even swept out to sea on nearly a dozen occasions — always to rise from the sand for that next bout with nature.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
27 Apr. 2020
Noun
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The new wrinkle introduced for season 28 of the show — there are no more steals or saves left in the knockout rounds — allows each coach to select one of their acts for the honor bestowed on a performance that is simply undeniable.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The top two teams from each group automatically qualify for the knockout rounds, while the eight best third-place teams also proceed to the Round of 32.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But will any of that matter come January if Kansas City once again knocks out Buffalo?—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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That's been the case for Philadelphia over the last few years and continued this fall when the Phillies were knocked out in the National League Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The third-year lineman’s rush included a right uppercut through Barton’s right armpit.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frazier obliged, surprising Ali with a cross and an uppercut from his supposedly weak right arm.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The property was built on the site of an old steam locomotive roundhouse, and the original semi-circular stone wall runs through the new building.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The camera then panned to her vanity to reveal a Sephora bag — teasing her new holiday brand deal — knocked over with some items missing.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Saskia got free of George, dropped the gecko, pounced on the tail, and knocked over the zivania bottle.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 1997, Stewart was pictured wearing overalls, an oversized barn jacket, and over-the-knee mud boots with her arm wrapped around the neck of a cow.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keeping your heel down, bend your front knee to touch the wall without your heel lifting.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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