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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
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After a depressing four-year hiatus, Bus Palladium has been transformed into a 35-room luxury hotel with a bar, restaurant, and club by building owner Christian Casmèze and hotelier Nicolas Saltiel, with architecture and interiors by the design firm Studio KO.—
Alexander Lobrano,
Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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Francis Ngannou blasted through Philippe Lins via first-round KO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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But the Spurs, behind NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, finished with the NBA’s second-best record at 62-20 and knocked out the Thunder in the Western Conference finals.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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In the Grosse Pointes, the storm also downed tree limbs, blew around patio furniture and knocked out power.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Rodriguez dropped Vargas in the fifth round, the knockdown that flipped a competitive contest, then closed the show a round later to seal his three-division milestone.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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O’Brien’s words echoed the taunts that the two had thrown back and forth at each other in an actual Senate hearing that almost ended in a knockdown, drag-out fight.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Since the show premiered this past March, Pfeiffer and Russell have been floored by the intense emotional response it’s elicited from male and female viewers alike.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Then, in the sudden-death knockout stage, Miami hosts a Round-of-32 match July 3, a quarterfinal game July 11 and the bronze (third-place) game on July 18.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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But Iran came from behind twice and, for the most part, played pretty well, gaining a point which could prove crucial in securing its place in the knockout rounds for the first time.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Haas wasn't sure what disease could have felled a buck so clearly in its prime.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Dec. 2025
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Yet Christine’s fate took a devastating turn when her father died, her husband was felled by the plague a year later.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The third-year lineman’s rush included a right uppercut through Barton’s right armpit.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ali stumbled, throwing a feeble, off-balance uppercut to the space where Frazier had just stood.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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