KNOCKED OUT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

knocked out

verb

past tense of knock out

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 The collision between the two vehicles sent debris flying in the direction of a bystander, struck him in the mouth and knocked out one of his front teeth, according to the affidavit. — Sofi Zeman july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Days after being knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals by England, Haaland and his partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen dusted themselves off and headed to the Mediterranean for the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Sicily. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 When an engine fire knocked out power and plumbing for five days, 4,000 passengers were stranded with overflowing sewage — including, yes, poop — spoiled food and unbearable heat. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Juan Soto won the derby in 2022 after being knocked out in the second round in 2021. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. — Steve Douglas, AJC.com, 13 July 2026 Before it was knocked out, Iran's team had complained about unfair treatment in the World Cup. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Four years removed from reaching the semifinals, Morocco tied Brazil in its opener, knocked out the Netherlands on penalty kicks and bounced back from a rough start to beat co-host Canada to reach the quarterfinals. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 Three hospitals suffered critical structural damage and were knocked out of service during the earthquakes, the World Health Organization said. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out

Verb

An Iranian missile and drone attack has killed nine fighters of an Iranian-Kurdish group based in neighboring Iraq, according to an official from the group.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The defense attorneys argued Harris fired the first shots that killed Payton friend Turner and set off the barrage that led to the deaths of bystanders Martinez, Alexander, and Davis.

— Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of killed

Verb

The Marty Supreme actor wore a sporty tracksuit with the team emblem and blue, white, and red panelling, plus a pair of oval sunglasses and silver sneakers.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Scott Mellin, was credited with transforming Salomon from a niche French outdoor performance label to the billion-dollar streetwear brand Rihanna wore for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime stage.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of wore

Verb

Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 20 June 2026
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

Definition of tired

Verb

In their initial contract with the district, employees who exhausted their regular sick leave were given a five-month differential pay period where they were paid at the rate of a substitute.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of exhausted

Verb

Some individuals feel burned out from corporate jobs, while others seek additional income or greater control over their schedules.

— Bob Bernotas, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
For anyone burned out on the same restaurant rotation, these are the kinds of nights out that make a Tuesday feel different from a Thursday.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of burned out

Verb

There’s a collective draw toward the general aesthetic vision on offer here — cold, computerized, humanity-drained — and the frictionless insularity of the characters’ lives.

— Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
After Sunday’s loss to Arizona he was scheduled to have his left knee drained and likely will receive an injection.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of drained

Verb

Mexico faces formidable challenges trying to bust through a familiar World Cup barrier, with Liga MX owners not focused on helping bolster the national team.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Two teens who engaged a Waymo car for an afternoon of carousing were busted after the vehicle delivered them to the San Mateo police.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 July 2026