Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO'd
Verb
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Ali, the underdog, knocked out Foreman in the eighth round and regained the title.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026 -
Unfortunately, all of the aforementioned names have been knocked out, alongside 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Stephen Curry entered the league a decade later and has since knocked down an NBA-record 4,248 triples.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The Chicago Fire Department responded after the wind knocked over the plane at the airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“KO'd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO%27d. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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