as in wore
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 star player took the handoff, and the ball was knocked out of his grip by Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Gibbs was eventually knocked out of the race when Hamlin tried to push through a gap that wasn't wide enough, breaking a toe link on Gibbs's car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The Chargers fell for a 52-yard touchdown to Sutton, and spent the third quarter with their chin out begging to get knocked out, and the Broncos kept their gloves at their waist.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The typhoon also knocked out power on Calayan Island, and in the entire northern Apayao province.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same time, PSG were on the verge of being knocked out last term and ended up lifting the trophy and have hit the ground running domestically with four wins in four league outings.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather, after Hurricane Sandy knocked out their power, the landline became a lifeline in home.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Bad Bunny retweeted a news story about how wind from Hurricane Erin had knocked out power to about a hundred and fifty thousand homes on the island.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Galatasaray have added Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan since being knocked out of the Europa League knockout play-offs last season.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Gibbs was eventually knocked out of the race when Hamlin tried to push through a gap that wasn't wide enough, breaking a toe link on Gibbs's car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The Chargers fell for a 52-yard touchdown to Sutton, and spent the third quarter with their chin out begging to get knocked out, and the Broncos kept their gloves at their waist.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The typhoon also knocked out power on Calayan Island, and in the entire northern Apayao province.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
At the same time, PSG were on the verge of being knocked out last term and ended up lifting the trophy and have hit the ground running domestically with four wins in four league outings.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather, after Hurricane Sandy knocked out their power, the landline became a lifeline in home.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Bad Bunny retweeted a news story about how wind from Hurricane Erin had knocked out power to about a hundred and fifty thousand homes on the island.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Galatasaray have added Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan since being knocked out of the Europa League knockout play-offs last season.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
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Affleck, who wore a face mask while delivering her remarks, then shifted her focus to COVID-19 and long-term health concerns.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Beneath her trenchcoat, Hadid wore a pair of indigo tapered jeans, coordinated with a white collared shirt for a quiet luxury aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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After the Antioch School shooting in January 2025, Nashville's school district said that a new AI weapons detection system, called Omnilert, failed to detect the gun used by an assailant who shot and killed two students.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Burnout shows up as feeling constantly exhausted, emotionally checked out from work, and struggling to get things done effectively.—
Aisha Ditta,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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The doctor may be exhausted from lack of sleep, or distraught after having performed CPR on a baby for forty-five minutes.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In my own personal experience, I was burnt out at the time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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For attorneys burned out on family law or struggling in criminal law, Elder Law offers not just financial security, but also profound professional satisfaction.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The gel can be put on the scalp before a chemotherapy infusion and washed out after the infusion is complete, reports Kristen Jordan Shamus.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding occurred in other parts of the Southwest as the heaviest downpours dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain in around an hour for some spots, causing some roads to be washed out and anything in the way of rushing floodwaters to be swept away.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just make sure it’s nicely drained.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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What happens behind the walls of data centers, where water is drained for cooling and carbon quietly accumulates, rarely makes headlines.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chisholm Trail’s Xavier Rodriguez was the one to bust Heights’ streak, with his touchdown with 36 seconds left in the first quarter.—
Ella Diaz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two eventually form an intergenerational friendship that’s genuine, even if its foundation is based on a white lie, and you brace for the inevitable moment — not an if, but a when — of Eleanor getting busted.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Experts caution against overestimating tariffs’ deficit-busting powers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Green Berets and Army Rangers have been busted trafficking cocaine on military planes, dealing drugs at Fort Bragg, working for Mexican cartels, stealing military weapons, committing murders for hire, and carrying out at least two mass shootings.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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