kayoing

verb

present participle of kayo
as in knocking out

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  1. knocking out
  2. knocking over
  3. knocking down
Verb
  • Mike Tyson starts his comeback, knocking out Peter McNeeley in 89 seconds at Las Vegas.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine has intensified attacks on Wildberries' warehouses and factories over the last month, knocking out seven of the company's 10 largest logistics facilities, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
    — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of knocking out
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  • Others tripped over the hurdles on the track, knocking over almost every one.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Getting two mouflon proved no more difficult than knocking over the aoudad; both were one-shot kills.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Definition of knocking over
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  • In addition to Goodson, the highlights for the Falcons on Wednesday included a long and leaping touchdown catch by Drake London, Zachariah Branch lowering his shoulder and knocking down a Colts defender and an improved run defense.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For many observers of American politics, the past few years have been disillusioning, knocking down hopeful beliefs about what the people of the United States will support or tolerate.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of knocking down
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“Kayoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayoing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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