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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
San Jose Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov was knocked out of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre just 28 seconds into the first period with what appeared to be an upper-body injury.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
If the island's loading facilities were knocked out, Iran's ability to export oil would collapse almost immediately.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
United were knocked out at the earliest stage of the domestic cups, rendering this the shortest campaign in terms of games since 1914-15.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
News that some members of the Iranian soccer team have defected after the Lionesses were knocked out of the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia this week should come as no surprise.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Cuba was knocked out in the first round for the first time.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
In Kyiv, three people were injured, and the heating was knocked out in 2,806 residential apartment buildings in four districts across the capital after Russian strikes hit an energy infrastructure facility, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The Chargers won 11 games for the second consecutive season with Bozeman at center, but they also were knocked out of the AFC wild-card round for the second season in a row.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Pakistan and co-hosts Sri Lanka were knocked out.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
If the island's loading facilities were knocked out, Iran's ability to export oil would collapse almost immediately.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
United were knocked out at the earliest stage of the domestic cups, rendering this the shortest campaign in terms of games since 1914-15.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
News that some members of the Iranian soccer team have defected after the Lionesses were knocked out of the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia this week should come as no surprise.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Cuba was knocked out in the first round for the first time.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
In Kyiv, three people were injured, and the heating was knocked out in 2,806 residential apartment buildings in four districts across the capital after Russian strikes hit an energy infrastructure facility, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The Chargers won 11 games for the second consecutive season with Bozeman at center, but they also were knocked out of the AFC wild-card round for the second season in a row.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Pakistan and co-hosts Sri Lanka were knocked out.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked out
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The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military has killed 684 Afghan Taliban forces, a claim rejected by Afghanistan, which says casualties are far lower.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ceretti, meanwhile, wore a burgundy dress, with her hair done in a tight, slick-back bun.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 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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Only when all reasonable remedies have been exhausted should litigation be considered.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Barely a minute or two ticked away at Galen Center last month,but USC freshman Alijah Arenas already was exhausted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Being the best person in the office and being the most burned out one don’t have to go hand in hand.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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For Lugo, the incident underscored how vulnerable some older adults can be, especially when caregivers already feel burnt out.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jared McCain caught a no-look, behind-the-back pass from Isaiah Hartenstein and drained a 3-pointer to give Oklahoma City a 91-80 lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gordon answered with his fifth 3-pointer of the game to put Denver in front, but veteran guard Marcus Smart drained his season high-tying fifth 3-pointer to put the Lakers back ahead by two points with 30 seconds left.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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That year included the deadly Memorial Day flooding in Central Texas and the October flooding that washed out Austin’s Onion Creek neighborhood.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fire and subsequent flooding washed out the trail and caused hillsides to collapse into and around the canyon.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The notorious Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo, was busted, due in large part to investigative genetic genealogy, a modern detective tool that helps police identify nameless victims and suspects by first identifying their relatives.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Hawks busted the game wide open in the third quarter of Saturday afternoon’s meeting with the Bucks.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Knocked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20out. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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