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Recent Examples of KO
Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Shares of Coca-Cola (KO) shed about 17% of their value following a September 2024 high around $73.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Russian striker produced a stunning knockout in his last outing, finishing Armen Petrosyan with a double spinning-backfist to claim a highlight-reel KO.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
Stunningly designed by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO, the museum, along with the foundation, has changed the look and feel of Marrakech since its opening in 2017.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Shares of Coca-Cola (KO) shed about 17% of their value following a September 2024 high around $73.
—David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The Russian striker produced a stunning knockout in his last outing, finishing Armen Petrosyan with a double spinning-backfist to claim a highlight-reel KO.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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Nesmith is good at guarding smaller wings and is a knockdown shooter, but doesn’t have Johnson’s length or ability to create on offense.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Turcios, who weathered a third-round knockdown, dropped to 13-5. Team Dagestan starts strong: Tagir Ulanbekov, coached by former UFC lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, kicked off the card with a unanimous-decision victory over Clayton Carpenter.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Celtics’ regulars then scuffled through the final 12 minutes, keeping the Bulls at arm’s length but not delivering any sort of authoritative knockout blow.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Jake Paul, whose boxing record stands at 11-1 (with seven wins by knockout), most recently made headlines with a stunt match versus former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in December, winning in a decision against the 58-year-old, who had come out of retirement for the sanctioned bout.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Adesanya was knocked out in the second round by French contender Nassourdine Imavov, and the nature of the finish suggested to Borralho that Adesanya's powers could be on the wane after more than five years at the top of the sport.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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During the match, McDonagh attempted to launch himself from the middle rope and execute a moonsault backflip to knock out one of the War Raiders.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The sequence opened with Christie’s infamous uppercut of Lakers forward Rick Fox during a 2002 preseason game, which included a brawl that spilled into the locker room tunnel.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Seeking inspiration, Lucy visits the iconic film site of the Biltmore House and accidentally knocks over an hourglass that transports her to the movie's 1947 set.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, a dozen people ran into two stores at the mall at around 5 p.m. and grabbed merchandise while knocking over multiple display cases, police said.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Oct. 2024
Noun
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But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.—
Nicholas Bell,
SPIN,
17 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 July 2024
Verb
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There’s a lot of melodramatic potential in this material — particularly one late-breaking narrative development that has felled many talented artists in the past.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
25 Jan. 2025
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The 21-year-old had just reached another level on offense this season before being felled by a major ailment.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
1 Nov. 2024
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Hunt appeared in 16 games before missing the regular season finale with a knee injury.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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By then, Durant was coming off a serious left knee injury suffered early in the 2022-23 season that forced him to miss his final 20 games in Brooklyn.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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