as in killed
to use up all the physical energy of
the entire staff knocked itself out getting the project finished on time
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Recent Examples of knocked out
In the women’s event, Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maderova triumphed after teammate and two-time Olympic gold medallist Ester Ledecka was knocked out in the quarterfinals.
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Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
On January 24th, a huge strike knocked out heating to nearly half of the city’s twelve thousand apartment buildings.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The fire knocked out power for weeks, caused smoke damage inside and melted caulking around some of its windows.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
In total, 43 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was knocked out in about 19 minutes.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Most memorably, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) knocked out Nigel Berbrooke (Jamie Beamish) with a punch in the Walled Garden area of the 18th-century castle grounds in one scene.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
If one of those poles gets knocked out, then the whole economy gets knocked down.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Natchez has attracted tourists to its primo position on the Mississippi River ever since the boll-weevil knocked out its cotton crop.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Only 10 days earlier, Joshua knocked out Jake Paul with a right hook that broke the YouTube star’s jaw and ended the fight in the sixth round.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
On January 24th, a huge strike knocked out heating to nearly half of the city’s twelve thousand apartment buildings.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The fire knocked out power for weeks, caused smoke damage inside and melted caulking around some of its windows.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
In total, 43 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was knocked out in about 19 minutes.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Most memorably, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) knocked out Nigel Berbrooke (Jamie Beamish) with a punch in the Walled Garden area of the 18th-century castle grounds in one scene.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
If one of those poles gets knocked out, then the whole economy gets knocked down.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Natchez has attracted tourists to its primo position on the Mississippi River ever since the boll-weevil knocked out its cotton crop.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Only 10 days earlier, Joshua knocked out Jake Paul with a right hook that broke the YouTube star’s jaw and ended the fight in the sixth round.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
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Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Complex magazine also reported that the number may have served as a tribute to the singer's late uncle, who wore 64 as a football player.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But critically, there's a gaping hole in the offensive line following the departure of left tackle Dorion Strawn, who exhausted his eligibility.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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People can’t solve problems or innovate when they are burnt out and stretched thin.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Over the last decade or so, Avgitidis said she's seen people burned out by online dating and seeking things a profile alone can't reveal.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Once behind the panel, there should be a hose where the excess water can be drained from the outer drum.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Soil and Water When choosing a place in your yard for skeleton flower plants, select loamy, well-drained, yet moist soil that is rich in organic matter—think forest floor, not a sunny vegetable garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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That's because the odor is washed out in the rinse cycle, leaving behind only the benefits of adding it to the wash.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Let’s hope they get washed out in the semifinals next week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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States where groceries bust your budget Most Americans are feeling the pain of rising grocery prices, as everyday staples like beef, coffee, and fresh fruits and vegetables cost more.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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In layman’s terms, Castle literally busted his backside to beat the Lakers.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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