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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
Hurricanes Ian in 2022 and Rafael in 2024 both knocked out the country’s electrical grid.
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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
The Lakers finished last season with a 50-32 record and were knocked out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, while the Warriors, with a 48-34 record, exited during the Western Conference Semifinals.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
San Diego missed the postseason that year, was knocked out by the Dodgers last fall and was eliminated by the Cubs in a Wild Card Series this time.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Many of us know someone who’s gotten sick — or have ourselves been knocked out by the flu — despite being vaccinated.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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
The Lakers finished last season with a 50-32 record and were knocked out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, while the Warriors, with a 48-34 record, exited during the Western Conference Semifinals.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
San Diego missed the postseason that year, was knocked out by the Dodgers last fall and was eliminated by the Cubs in a Wild Card Series this time.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Many of us know someone who’s gotten sick — or have ourselves been knocked out by the flu — despite being vaccinated.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
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While arriving at The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress wore a crewneck sweater over edgy black leather pants, a timeless fall combination that always makes a comeback.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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To add some interest, Jenner wore an extra-long, cobalt blue scarf.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters whisper about a gas main as a little girl, Dinah, is carried out of the wreckage—the sole survivor of a blast that killed her mom.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 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 over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Oppenheim exhausted his list of national security resources to figure out a more precise answer to this question, but came away with a split vote about the president’s response.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 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
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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
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jonny Barber’s colorful Colfax Museum archive finally has a permanent home after years of challenges that have drained its founder’s resources, including floods and a fire that nearly destroyed its former building.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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There is some questions about the relationship of previous players that have been busted.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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After a brief exchange of strikes in which Gane busted Aspinall's nose, the challenger’s outstretched hand caught both of Aspinall’s eyes, leaving the British fighter unable to see.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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