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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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Then, while sparring one day, Benny found himself on the receiving end of a KO.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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His fights have been described as Tap, Snap, or Nap, with the latter distinction often referring to Craig losing by KO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The storm has also inundated parts of the Dominican Republic, damaging over 100 homes and knocking out water service in several parts of the country, officials said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is forecast to wash away roads, destroy homes and knock out electricity, leaving communities isolated, meteorologists said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Naquan Jones had an important tackle-for-loss, stopping a drive, and a knockdown.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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San Francisco ended that drive with only a field goal, in part because Woolen made a touchdown-saving knockdown on a pass meant for Pearsall on second-and-goal from the 9.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following her latest pic Christy bowing at AFI Fest last week, Sydney Sweeney is looking to deliver another knockout punch with an upcoming film, and partnering with an A-list director to help deliver the blow.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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For Sydney Sweeney, who gives a mesmerizing performance as the knockout queen of the ’90s, Martin’s story is common but also familiar.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are also subtle touches to the brand’s native Romeo with palladiana flooring, Calce Romana walls and columns throughout the space.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The superintendent was floored.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The third-year lineman’s rush included a right uppercut through Barton’s right armpit.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frazier obliged, surprising Ali with a cross and an uppercut from his supposedly weak right arm.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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