as in killed
to use up all the physical energy of
the entire staff knocked itself out getting the project finished on time
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Recent Examples of knocked out
Sacramento went 27-24 the rest of the season before getting knocked out in the play-in tournament.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Prior to that, he was knocked out badly by both Oezdemir and Magomed Ankalaev.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Magic knocked out a pair of 60-win clubs in 2009, but lost in the Finals to the Lakers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Last month, Iranian drone and missile strikes knocked out roughly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, while air defenses intercepted waves of missiles targeting civilian infrastructure like Hamad International Airport.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Both women worked in real estate agencies and were attacked while showing apartments to a man, after having been sedated, knocked out, one like the other, with ether.
—Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The team was already knocked out of the Champions Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Jeff Jewell and Zac Harmon-McLaughlin were knocked out of the race Tuesday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Kuwaiti state media reported that two power generation units were knocked out after Iran targeted two power and water desalination plants, citing its Ministry of Electricity.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Prior to that, he was knocked out badly by both Oezdemir and Magomed Ankalaev.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The Magic knocked out a pair of 60-win clubs in 2009, but lost in the Finals to the Lakers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Last month, Iranian drone and missile strikes knocked out roughly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, while air defenses intercepted waves of missiles targeting civilian infrastructure like Hamad International Airport.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Both women worked in real estate agencies and were attacked while showing apartments to a man, after having been sedated, knocked out, one like the other, with ether.
—Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The team was already knocked out of the Champions Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Jeff Jewell and Zac Harmon-McLaughlin were knocked out of the race Tuesday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Kuwaiti state media reported that two power generation units were knocked out after Iran targeted two power and water desalination plants, citing its Ministry of Electricity.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
Verb
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Five of the eight people arrested in connection with last year's Esparto explosion, which killed seven men, were arraigned in Yolo County court on Monday.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Judith organized a group of surviving twins to gather in Jerusalem, where a plaque was unveiled in honor of the twin children who were killed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Marcano wore her hair in braids and smiled often.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Indian Premier League team the Mumbai Indians wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence to commemorate her yesterday evening.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His opponent pressured him, tired him out and knocked him out.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This latest denial likely closes the door for Williams to open a dispensary at the Broadway location — having exhausted most administrative routes.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In one panel, children maimed or exhausted by labor stare out bleakly; in another, unemployed men in a small industrial town sit or stand around.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bobb as Joe Bebar, a veteran patrol officer, burned out and angry at a world that’s angry at him.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The exhaust hood had two burnt out lights.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jaylin Williams plowed through a screening Murray as Jokic drained a triple, enabling the Nuggets to tie it with a fortuitous 4-point play.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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But what happens when that colorful explosion leaves stains long after the water has drained?—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The third Masters had so much rain that the first round didn't start until Friday, and when Sunday was washed out, the final two rounds were played on Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Strikeouts present an issue, so some in-season adjustments will be necessary to maintain this pace, but any process flaws should get washed out by the optimal hitting environment.—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Caught in this scenario is his sport that still needs him, busted parts and all, but would love nothing more than for the focus to be on the great players who are playing its most famous tournament.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The trucking industry in general has been struggling to bounce back for years after experiencing an unprecedented boom, then bust, through the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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