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Recent Examples of kayo
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
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, 27 Apr. 2020
Noun
After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
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, 27 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayo
Noun
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Rabid Fans Katie Feeney – Snapchat The Trauma Behind the KO.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kuwaiti state media reported that two power generation units were knocked out after Iran targeted two power and water desalination plants, citing its Ministry of Electricity.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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After both players helmets got knocked off, Kastelic scored the knockdown with an overhand right.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the five group stage matches, AT&T Stadium will host four matches in the knockout round, including a semifinal.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dubois had struggled to get to her opponent initially but floored her with a heavy left in the sixth round and never looked back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Remarkably, those projections came after the Braves got to North Port and started absorbing one uppercut to the kisser after another.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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