KNOCKING OUT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

knocking out

verb

present participle of knock out

as in wearing

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 knocking out Ukrainian attacks inside Russia In its war against Russia, Ukraine’s mastery of long-range drones has resulted in successful bombing of over 11 major Russian refining complexes, knocking out a significant share of Russia’s fuel-making capability. — Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 The former champ got back in the win column in her most recent outing, knocking out Maycee Barber in March. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Spain beat France, 2-0, in Tuesday’s semifinal in Arlington, Texas, knocking out perhaps the tournament’s best player, Kylian Mbappé, and one of the defining powers of modern World Cup soccer. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 The pig men were in the trailer, knocking out the pigs with anesthesia. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Strong storms with fierce winds raced across the Carolinas on Saturday, knocking out power to 22,000 Duke Energy customers. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026 Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana Sunday, killing at least two people as severe thunderstorms continue to sweep through the Midwest early Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands across the region. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The day shift finally starts taking group photos, knocking out their letters rapidly, and moving on to task 4 simultaneously. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 The Jubail petrochemical and industrial complex in Saudi Arabia is offline, knocking out a key world reservoir of resin. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking out

Verb

Some more images show Kidman, Bullock, 62, King, 26, and Williams, 29, wearing flowing gowns while hooked onto wires, seemingly filming a scene that involves flying, in front of a blue screen.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of wearing

Verb

Prosecutors say after killing her children, Clancy cut her wrists and neck and jumped from a second-story window, leaving her partially paralyzed.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked a village in Congo near the border with Uganda early Saturday, killing at least 13 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of killing

Verb

The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Countless veterans whom Perry had gotten to know had experienced similarly stark recoveries after exhausting conventional treatments for brain injuries and trauma, and turning to ibogaine.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhausting

Verb

Daily Cardio Load indicates how much to push your workouts each day to make progress in training without burning out.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
The fire has destroyed 100 hectares of trees and was burning out of control but was not immediately threatening homes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of burning out

Verb

Having a system that won’t keep up just leads to more issues, like an increase in your energy bills and the risk of wearing out some parts prematurely.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Praedico lines up years of track data to give operators a single view of what is wearing out.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of wearing out

Verb

The downpour knocked out power to nearly 4,000 residents and caused significant structural damage to infrastructure, including washing out sections of Highway 52 near Hancock Drive.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Chief among the dangers is climate change that has led to rising seas and erosion washing out oystercatcher nests.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026