as in KO
Related Words
Relevance
as in to KO
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kayo
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
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, 27 Apr. 2020
Noun
After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
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, 27 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayo
Noun
-
Antonio Clark 95-yard KO return TD.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
-
Here’s the video of the first round KO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
In his final fight at bantamweight, Inoue knocked out Paul Butler to win the WBO bantamweight crown and earn undisputed champion status in the 118-pound division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Key to this effort is using a tool called CRISPR to knock out the gene responsible for a carbohydrate known as alpha gal.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Here’s the knockdown and Adeleye’s barrage later in the round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
-
Justine Randall-Pizarro, 18, was slated to appear in court to face indictment in a slew of pending transit cases — including one involving an alleged knockdown, drag-out, pepper-spraying fight with an MTA supervisor on May 26.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Since his win over Tapales, Inoue has defended his title three more times, defeating Luis Nery, TJ Doheny, and most recently, Kim Ye-joon by knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
-
This is when fans can submit ticket applications for individual group-stage matches (the tournament’s opening round in which groups of teams face off round-robin–style before the teams with the best records advance to the single-elimination knockout-round bracket).—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Mash the brake, floor the gas, and the 765LT will build boost before instructing you to let loose when ready.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Failing To Do Dry Maintenance First The secret to keeping your flooring beautiful is to start by cleaning dry, not wet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Paul missed a running uppercut in the corner, then Cena hit a sitout facebuster, again for a two-count.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
-
Plaschke delivers a vicious uppercut to his opponent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
-
When a mother tree is felled, the survival rate of many of its seedlings may be drastically reduced, a process not unlike the reciprocal feedback loop of Yggdrasill, whose deterioration in response to discord in the nine realms spells cosmic collapse.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
-
There are also beautifully observed moments toward the end with Dorotea and Riccardo; and a moving reckoning with death when Mariano’s favorite horse, a stallion named Elvis, is felled by illness and the president refuses to end his suffering by having the animal put to sleep.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share