kayo 1 of 2

noun

Definition of kayonext
as in KO

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kayo

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verb

as in to KO

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Recent Examples of kayo
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
  1. KO
  2. knock out
  3. knockdown
  4. floor
  5. knockout
  6. fell
  7. uppercut
Noun
  • Cezar Almeida via first-round KO Pinas has some serious star potential.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 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
Definition of KO
Verb
  • After an impressive run, the plucky underdogs were knocked out in a thrilling match by Argentina, but the team returned home national heroes nonetheless.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Now that other beloved underdogs (Cabo Verde, Curaçao, DR Congo) have been knocked out of the competition, Norway has become a stand-in for those who no longer have a team of their own.
    — Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of knock out
Noun
  • The second knockdown led to an inexplicable referee stoppage.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of knockdown
Verb
  • Faux Barnwood Floors Original barnwood flooring that’s reclaimed from old barns has been a popular choice for farmhouse and rustic style interiors.
    — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • Terrazzo flooring composed of four natural stones and Murano glass elements recall the movement and gradation of the Venetian lagoon.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • Germany hasn’t won a knockout match since hoisting the trophy in 2014 and exited here against Paraguay in a penalty shootout.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Mohamed Salah, playing through a hamstring injury, helped set up multiple chances and converted his penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a shootout on July 3 to win the country’s first World Cup knockout stage match ever.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Definition of knockout
Verb
  • Countless trees were felled and taken to Eugene for processing in mills or floated up the Willamette to Portland, the sawn trunks chained together in massive, bobbing rafts.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Messi had produced another vintage performance three weeks earlier, this time at the Nou Camp, where the Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng toppled over like a tree that had been felled.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of fell
Noun
  • If Clase’s home run in the second was an uppercut, then Toronto’s offense in the third was a barrage of jabs.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Femi went for a chokeslam, but Uso countered with a superkick and an uppercut.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of uppercut

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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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