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Definition of knockoutnext
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness The trainer splashed cold water on the boxer to bring him out of his knockout.

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as in doll
a physically attractive person Only a few of the show's cast members are real knockouts.

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knock out

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verb

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Recent Examples of knockout
Adjective
Even if Germany beats Colombia, a knockout path of Japan then either of those would be much better than facing Spain at any point. Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2024 The knockout blow to the fighter, as Findeisen gleefully pointed out, was the name of the fake NFT project, SourzNFT Candies are Moundbound. Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 3 Feb. 2023
Noun
The competition runs through January 27, 2027, before moving to the knockout phase in February. Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 In back-to-back Champions League title seasons, PSG placed just 11th and 15th in the 36-team standings and had to go through the knockout playoffs round in February. ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Americans knocked out their quarterfinal opponents 108-56, notching the team’s 34th consecutive win in World Cup play since 2006. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Bayern Munich also play Thursday, hosting Bodo/Glimt, who last season knocked out Inter in a huge last-32 upset. Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knockout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
  • The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.
    Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Kutsuna has an impish twinkle; Yamada mutely swans about in a daze like an opium fiend.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • She is considered the Canadian equivalent to the Down Under disco queen Kylie Minogue by some, and recalls a young Taylor Swift for her unabashed earnestness.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The mountainous stage 20, vying with stage nine for the title of queen stage, posed problems that Mas recognised.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The title character and his fellow physicists spend much of their early years refusing to work for the Soviet military machine; building bombs would corrupt the purity and beauty of their science.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
  • It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • He is credited as the first designer to create a complete doll.
    MARK KENNEDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Mackie launched his ready-to-wear Mackie label in 1982 and even collaborated with Mattel to design stylish outfits for the toy company's iconic Barbie dolls.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Castro wore an orange jumpsuit and appeared behind a glass enclosure.
    TIM SULLIVAN, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • No shoe can do it all, but in our opinion, a great sneaker comes pretty close — just look at the celebs who can’t stop wearing them.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Paulina Prosnitz Back to the issue Welcome Wings Traveling to Greece last summer was a dreamlike trance of crystal-clear waters, skinny European cigarettes, and endless tzatziki.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though the faith and worship systems of the time are largely unknown, researchers believe this rock art may depict a group in a trance state.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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