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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

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Noun

Yakhyaev's 8-second KO stands out, too, and could likely lead to Julius Walker's release from the promotion.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 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

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

That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.

— Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

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