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Definition of KO

as in knockdown

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Noun

Despite it being expected to be a tight match, chances are that someone wins by KO/TKO/DQ or decision before all rounds are up. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 This week, just steps from the garden, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm), a 43,000-square-foot museum designed by the architectural firm Studio KO, opens its doors to the public. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Kennedy Nzechukwu Heavyweight KO in Round 1 Chris Padilla def. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for KO

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Noun

That could be a permanent uphill battle unless Fox, Castle and/or Harper can be a legit knockdown deep shooter in the playoffs.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The fines come a month after firefighters declared an official knockdown of the stubborn warehouse blaze, which sent thick smoke into the surrounding neighborhoods and across Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of knockdown

Verb

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
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

Definition of kayo

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Every Cup game counts toward both the standings and the race for a knockout spot, so expect playoff-level intensity.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Operating with a short field, the offense quickly delivered a knockout punch, going on a swift six-play, 49-yard scoring drive that concluded with a 6-yard rushing score by Ward.

— Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of knockout

Verb

Rather, after Hurricane Sandy knocked out their power, the landline became a lifeline in the home.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026
Boston is the favorite in East Group C on paper, but the Celtics have been knocked out in the group stage in each of the last two seasons.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of knock out

Verb

Only run your heater on a level surface away from high-traffic areas to prevent it from being knocked over or touched.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Warm mist humidifiers use hot water and can pose a burn risk if knocked over, according to The Thread by Walgreens.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of knock over

Noun

The museum currently features a 22-sided roundhouse, a collection of vintage equipment and an exhibit on the B&O's role in the Underground Railroad.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The pair exchange blows, and LaPenna holds his own for a while before a powerful roundhouse kick sends him across the ring.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of roundhouse

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Extramarital affairs and relationships that were not disclosed to board members have felled CEOs at companies as prominent as Boeing and McDonald’s in the past.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson, a former Maine Senate leader who stepped in to the race after scandals felled nominee Graham Platner in July.

— Justin Papp,Caleigh Keating,Garrett Downs,Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

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