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Recent Examples of KO
Peter White, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
But generally, most of the Panthers’ KO returns seems to be around the 30.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Joshua has had 32 total fights with 28 wins including 25 by KO.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
But generally, most of the Panthers’ KO returns seems to be around the 30.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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On Paul George’s early closeout, Anunoby swings the ball to Miles McBride, target-practice for a knockdown shooter in yet another breakout season in New York.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Both landed some shots until Jeannot scored with a knockdown overhand right.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Dec. 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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Levi’s Stadium will also host five World Cup group stage games — involving teams like Qatar, Austria, Jordan, Switzerland, Paraguay, Australia and Algeria — and one Round of 32 knockout game in July.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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As with Sátántangó, Tarr devised exquisite tracking shots that seemed to float through János’ unhappy universe, delivering one knockout image after another.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were also protests at the jail after an electrical fire knocked out power to the building in January 2019, plunging it into days of darkness and freezing temperatures.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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Technical failures twice knocked out the radar for air traffic controllers managing planes around Newark Liberty International Airport last spring, and those problems led to thousands of cancellations and delays at the major hub airport.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sensing the YouTuber was finished, Joshua rocked him with a right uppercut early in the sixth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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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
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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And in one play-killing blow, running back RJ Harvey’s attempt to throw a chip-block knocked over the 320-pound Meinerz.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Eyewitnesses on the scene reported seeing a large wave knock over a teenage girl and sweep her further from shore, according to GB News.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once at the hospital, doctors determined his legs would have to be amputated six inches below each knee.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Magic played without Tristan da Silva (back spams) and Jalen Suggs, who missed a fourth straight game with a right knee contusion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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