KO'd

past tense of KO

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO'd
Verb
  • Smotherman returned to the Octagon in May, where he was knocked out in the first round by Kai Asakura.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • After the Spurs knocked out the reigning champions to advance, Victor Wembanyama was brought to tears.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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“KO'd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO%27d. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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