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Recent Examples of KO
Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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
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
Silva is tough and hits hard, so there’s a chance the 35-year-old could pull a KO upset, but that’s a longshot value bet.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Not too long ago, it was reported that Flick wanted a versatile full back capable of playing on either flank to provide back up to Alejandro and Jules Kounde, who were both injured or lacking match fitness for the Champions League semifinal second leg KO to Inter Milan.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Trzaskowski, from the ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 31.36% of votes in the first round of presidential election on Sunday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Beyond the Magnificent 7, the busiest week of the reporting season, has many notable companies scheduled, including Pfizer (PFE), Mastercard (MA), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald’s (MCD), Coca-Cola (KO), and Berkshire Hathway (BRK/A, BRK/B).
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chandler recently lost to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 by KO/TKO.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
Notable companies scheduled to release earnings include: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Coca-Cola (KO), ServiceNow (NOW), United Rentals (URI), and Intel (INTC)
Earnings Season At A Glance
As forecasted in last week’s earnings preview, the banks got the earnings season off to a strong start.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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
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
Silva is tough and hits hard, so there’s a chance the 35-year-old could pull a KO upset, but that’s a longshot value bet.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Not too long ago, it was reported that Flick wanted a versatile full back capable of playing on either flank to provide back up to Alejandro and Jules Kounde, who were both injured or lacking match fitness for the Champions League semifinal second leg KO to Inter Milan.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Trzaskowski, from the ruling Civic Coalition (KO), got 31.36% of votes in the first round of presidential election on Sunday.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Beyond the Magnificent 7, the busiest week of the reporting season, has many notable companies scheduled, including Pfizer (PFE), Mastercard (MA), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), McDonald’s (MCD), Coca-Cola (KO), and Berkshire Hathway (BRK/A, BRK/B).
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chandler recently lost to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 by KO/TKO.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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Energy Guardian scored a dramatic knockdown in the first round, and despite a late stumble from Armored Mulan, Energy Guardian secured the win.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang took control of Farfetch at a knockdown price of $500 million at the end of 2023.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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,
NBC News,
27 Apr. 2020
Noun
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Berger made nine saves in open play, more than any other player has managed in a knockout stage match at the European Women’s Championship since 2013, per the BBC.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Though both Poirier and Holloway are elite strikers who pack plenty of knockout power, tonight's matchup is expected to go the distance.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Then, in September, Chimaev knocked out Gerald Meerschaert.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The latter is the function of the Turkish YILDIRIM 100 that uses lasers to knock out hostile missiles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
Noun
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André August Date: December 15, 2023 Result: 1st-round KO Details: Paul landed a devastating uppercut to end the fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Jey landed a big uppercut early in the match that knocked Gunther on his butt.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Baltimore Streetcar Museum operates on its former Falls Road headquarters and announced plans to refurbish the line’s roundhouse.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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This was like absorbing a roundhouse punch from Mike Tyson during Tyson’s prime.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Windows blew out, chunks of the walls peeled off, and furniture was knocked over.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The demo continued with Grace freeing herself from the gurney by knocking over the transfusion bottle and using the glass to cut the straps binding her wrists and ankles.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Stark images show search teams on their hands and knees sifting through two-story piles of debris from trees turned into sticks.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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