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
That's been the case for Philadelphia over the last few years and continued this fall when the Phillies were knocked out in the National League Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Back then, Iwobi featured in all three games as Nigeria was knocked out in the group stage.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The home’s power and water service was knocked out.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Rafael in 2024 both knocked out the country’s electrical grid.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
In the last 23 November games, Iowa is 21-2, and both losses were by one score after its starting quarterback was knocked out of the contest.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
He was knocked out in the first round.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of the retailing giant, experienced a massive outage in the wee hours of Monday that knocked out what felt like everything.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The Denver Broncos were punched in the mouth, but they were never knocked out.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Back then, Iwobi featured in all three games as Nigeria was knocked out in the group stage.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The home’s power and water service was knocked out.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Rafael in 2024 both knocked out the country’s electrical grid.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
In the last 23 November games, Iowa is 21-2, and both losses were by one score after its starting quarterback was knocked out of the contest.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
He was knocked out in the first round.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of the retailing giant, experienced a massive outage in the wee hours of Monday that knocked out what felt like everything.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The Denver Broncos were punched in the mouth, but they were never knocked out.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
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Tens of thousands of people have been killed throughout the conflict.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The recent floods in central Vietnam killed at least 13 people, inundated over 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, according to the government’s disaster agency, reported by Reuters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for accessories, Obama wore a pair of white, firework-like earrings from the Chanel collection as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the game, Swift wore head-to-toe Chiefs red, including a $550 Courrèges sweater and matching $650 Courrèges skirt.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lakshmi, who spent nearly 17 years hosting and executive-producing Top Chef before stepping down in 2023, was, understandably, exhausted by the format.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Cream of wheat can be a good substitute if you're burnt out on oatmeal.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ironically enough, this over 165-year-old matchmaking festival offers something refreshingly new to people increasingly burnt out by modern, high-tech dating.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the growing sense of obligation seems to have drained the joy out of the tradition.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Munising Falls, just east of the city, remains closed to visitors, according to the NPS website, after spring rains washed out more than 75 feet of the trail.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the good old days, that boy's mouth would have been washed out with soap.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Basketball aside, the style game was a competition in itself — and the analyst once busted the longtime Laker on his.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dowdle busted loose for a first down with 40 seconds to play after Young decoyed putting him in pass protection, and those 19 yards put the Panthers in position to kick a field goal after they’d won the coin flip and maneuvered to get the wind at the end.—
Luke DeCock,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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