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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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The current owners have redone the sheet rock, plumbing, electrical, and flooring throughout the entire house, De Lello said.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Knight slammed the car into a U-turn and floored it toward Las Vegas Boulevard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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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
Verb
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If a tree is found to be infested, Ewing recommends felling it and disposing of the wood by cutting it into chips and composting it.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
22 July 2025
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In September 2023, the world awoke to the news that someone had deliberately felled the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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