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Recent Examples of KO
Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Some pairs of 2022’s Lost and Found Air Jordan 1 were affected by mold issues, as was 2015’s Air Jordan 1 KO Bred.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
All matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League KO Playoffs is streamable on Paramount+.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Johnson owns the head-to-head KO, but Perez just smoked Johnson, giving Van new ammo while setting up future storylines between all three.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
And in March, coming after a successful first Bukhara Biennial, the Uzbek capital of Tashkent launches its Centre for Contemporary Arts in a tram depot reimagined by Studio KO, with Tadao Ando’s National Museum of Uzbekistan to follow.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Joshua has had 32 total fights with 28 wins including 25 by KO.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
But generally, most of the Panthers’ KO returns seems to be around the 30.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Rabid Fans Katie Feeney – Snapchat The Trauma Behind the KO.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Some pairs of 2022’s Lost and Found Air Jordan 1 were affected by mold issues, as was 2015’s Air Jordan 1 KO Bred.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
All matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League KO Playoffs is streamable on Paramount+.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Johnson owns the head-to-head KO, but Perez just smoked Johnson, giving Van new ammo while setting up future storylines between all three.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
And in March, coming after a successful first Bukhara Biennial, the Uzbek capital of Tashkent launches its Centre for Contemporary Arts in a tram depot reimagined by Studio KO, with Tadao Ando’s National Museum of Uzbekistan to follow.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Joshua has had 32 total fights with 28 wins including 25 by KO.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
But generally, most of the Panthers’ KO returns seems to be around the 30.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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Having knockdown shooters is essential to TCU’s pick-and-roll system and Grant is the exact type of player Mark Campbell has had success with.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wilder got the only knockdown in the eighth round, sending Chisora through the ropes, but the American was deducted a point in the same round for pushing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sucker-punched by surprise storms and kayoed by hurricanes, it has been swamped, splintered and even swept out to sea on nearly a dozen occasions — always to rise from the sand for that next bout with nature.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
27 Apr. 2020
Noun
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Both teams have looked impressive in the knockout stages of the competition, with Bayern seeing off Real Madrid and PSG cruising past Chelsea in the previous round.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Brookside is back to making an impact on TNA again and is sure to be in line for the knockouts title down the line.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The goal, Hall’s second of the series, came with less than five minutes left in a wild and physical frame in which Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven knocked out Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin with a crushing hit and Ottawa forward Ridly Greig tried to run roughshod on the Canes.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now the Kings are on the verge of being knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for the fifth year in a row.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch until the end to see the massive uppercut that literally shocked everyone.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the uppercut, Itauma threw one final right that seemed to graze the falling Franklin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With his roundhouse kicks, tough-guy one-liners and a formidable moral compass, Chuck Norris delivered kick-ass heroes for years on screens large and small, cementing himself in pop culture back in the 1980s.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Few celebrities have sparked a cult following quite like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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People ducked under tables and chairs, knocking over table settings.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kirtley says the inflammation in her once arthritic knee is mostly gone.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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