as in wears
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 knocks out
Eventually, Butch breaks free and knocks out the Gimp, effectively hanging him since he’d been strung up.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Members of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club spent the weekend camped out on a Huntington Beach middle school soccer field, practicing various ways the ham radio operators will help in an earthquake, fire or other disaster that knocks out communications.
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Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
But will any of that matter come January if Kansas City once again knocks out Buffalo?
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Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
As Stahl said, anytime there’s a reckless driver, the emergency pipeline collapses and knocks out water flow to the entire area.
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Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
Members of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club spent the weekend camped out on a Huntington Beach middle school soccer field, practicing various ways the ham radio operators will help in an earthquake, fire or other disaster that knocks out communications.
—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
But will any of that matter come January if Kansas City once again knocks out Buffalo?
—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
As Stahl said, anytime there’s a reckless driver, the emergency pipeline collapses and knocks out water flow to the entire area.
—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks out
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Ellinger isn’t the only one who wears Costco on his sleeve.
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Bonner, a third-year veteran who has worked his way up the roster as a former undrafted player, has a reputation as one of Miami’s five fastest players, consistently clocking one of the team’s top three speeds in practice based on the team’s tracker every player wears.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, heatstroke kills around 40 kids in cars every year.
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Aemond kills the old man anyway, and then kills his sons, though not before being stabbed in the back himself.
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Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.
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Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.
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Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis.
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Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use.
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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“Knocks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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