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Recent Examples of KO
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Silva is tough and hits hard, so there’s a chance the 35-year-old could pull a KO upset, but that’s a longshot value bet.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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
Noun
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
Silva is tough and hits hard, so there’s a chance the 35-year-old could pull a KO upset, but that’s a longshot value bet.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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In the third round of that contest, Davis scored a knockdown via a left to the body.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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So the Zags have a table setter, an elite wing scorer, a couple of old knockdown shooters and two elite post-up guys in Ike and Braden Huff, who will inevitably end up an All-American by the time he’s finished in Spokane.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 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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All eight of Teixeira’s career wins have come via first-round stoppage (seven knockouts, on submission).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many proponents of generative AI have contested the Apple results, while critics have latched onto the study as a definitive knockout blow for LLM credibility.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Still, the incident most frequently recalled began with Eddie knocking out Lorna’s gold tooth, a graduation gift from her father.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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When the red brick dust settled on those matches, Paul, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe had advanced to the fourth round, with Tiafoe knocking out fellow American Sebastian Korda.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Another thing Eubank needs to avoid is getting reckless with his uppercuts, stepping in from distance without setting up his power punches.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over the past few months, videos of China’s humanoid robots performing bike rides, roundhouse kicks and side flips have blown up the internet, often amplified by state media as a key potential driver of economic growth.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During one detention in a New Hampshire court, the agents who tackled and arrested a Venezuelan man also knocked over a bystander walking with a cane.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Give them about 2 feet of space in a warm, sheltered spot where they won't be knocked over by the wind.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He was set to make his debut late last season, but a September knee injury delayed his arrival.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Subsequent injuries along the offensive line, namely to tackle Austin Jackson who missed the final nine games with a knee injury, limited the team’s ability to rush the ball effectively.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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