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Recent Examples of KO
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Taleb performed excellently and earned his PFL MENA championship with a first-round KO.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
6d ago / 7:43 PM PST
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
Chimaev submitted John Phillips on July 15, 2020, only to return on July 25, 2020, and defeat Rhys McKee by KO/TKO.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Dariush had a couple more devastating KO losses in 2017-18 prior to mounting an eight-fight win streak that nearly earned him a title shot.
—Brett Appley, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Taleb performed excellently and earned his PFL MENA championship with a first-round KO.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
6d ago / 7:43 PM PST
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
Noun
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Kopylov nailed Curtis with a head kick that scored a knockdown.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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After sneaking up on Jamie at his house, Beth and her estranged brother have a bloody, knockdown brawl.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2024
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The knockout play-offs begin on February 11 and 12, with the second legs on February 18 and 19.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Silva, went unbeaten from his UFC debut, a June 2006 knockout of Chris Leben through July 2013 when Chris Weidman knocked him out to take Silva’s UFC middleweight crown.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Recall that Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez was knocked out of office in the last election.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The man knocked out a window and ran when deputies arrived with a warrant, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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The sequence opened with Christie’s infamous uppercut of Lakers forward Rick Fox during a 2002 preseason game, which included a brawl that spilled into the locker room tunnel.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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Usyk’s movement was good in the May meeting, but he still got tagged by several big uppercuts from Fury.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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When the call ended, Choi then knocked over a bottle of water—whoops!—directly onto the computer, which was also taken out of commission.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
7 Jan. 2025
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According to Horowitz, the ladder was partially knocked over.—
Nicolás Viñuela,
NBC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.—
Nicholas Bell,
SPIN,
17 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 July 2024
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Monroe, who was pronounced dead at a hospital, was the target, but two children were also felled by gunfire.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
7 Dec. 2024
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And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls played without Lonzo Ball — in addition to Jevon Carter (illness) and Chris Duarte (personal) — as the team continues to manage his years-long recovery from a left knee injury.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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