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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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Founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, Studio KO has built a cult following among fashion houses and creative tastemakers alike.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Nawrocki's rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Warsaw mayor who was standing for Tusk's ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 49.11%, the data showed.—
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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That assessment is supported by the two US officials, who told CNN that electricity was knocked out on the lower levels where the centrifuges used to enrich uranium are stored.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Known for his grappling pedigree, Gracie never evolved beyond his jiu-jitsu roots and was knocked out by Bryce Mitchell in his most recent bout.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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In the third round of that contest, Davis scored a knockdown via a left to the body.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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So the Zags have a table setter, an elite wing scorer, a couple of old knockdown shooters and two elite post-up guys in Ike and Braden Huff, who will inevitably end up an All-American by the time he’s finished in Spokane.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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All eight of Teixeira’s career wins have come via first-round stoppage (seven knockouts, on submission).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many proponents of generative AI have contested the Apple results, while critics have latched onto the study as a definitive knockout blow for LLM credibility.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The revelation in Sunday’s paper that prosecutors revealed in a court filing that Madigan was worth $40 million absolutely floored me!—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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The formula floored cosmetic chemist Marisal Mou, who had previously only seen its star ingredient—nanopeptide-3—used in skin care.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Another thing Eubank needs to avoid is getting reckless with his uppercuts, stepping in from distance without setting up his power punches.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Though the case is now closed, the world may never know why the two men felled one of England’s favorite trees.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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The man is accused of felling trees near 1550 W 8 Street at 3:40 p.m. Friday; near 350 S Grand Avenue at 1:22 a.m. Saturday; and near 300 Treadwell Street at unknown time, police said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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