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Recent Examples of kayo
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
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
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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Who can forget his iconic Redd Foxx, aka Fred G. Sanford, celebration following the one-punch KO?Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The larger frame suggests Fury plans to fight for a KO in the rematch.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Police have arrested the brazen mugger who attacked a Hell’s Kitchen food cart vendor, knocking out several of the victim’s teeth before robbing him of thousands of dollars, police said Friday.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Another brewing winter storm is forecast to dump heavy snow, ice and freezing rain from the South to the Mid-Atlantic this week, which could knock out power and close roads.N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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As Feng was carried out on a stretcher straight to a hospital, Shi’s stunning knockout was already going viral around the world, turning the 30-year-old into a global sensation.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pettit’s social media presence is filled with knockout images from his vantage point up in orbit.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The interiors take a sleeker approach, playing up smooth Roman plaster walls and French oak herringbone floors throughout.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The good news is that flooring manufacturers take several steps to limit the use of VOCs in their materials.Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 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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Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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On to the nominees: Jalen Arnold, Moreau Catholic football: Arnold caught three passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a score as Moreau felled Ferndale 21-19 to win the NCS Division VII championship.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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