1
as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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2
as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
knocked me over trying to get out the door
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Recent Examples of knock over
Their grandmother attempted to protect the teens’ mother, but was knocked over in the scuffle.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
One boy, littler than the rest, whipped around and knocked over a candle with his backpack.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The two then had an altercation, during which one of the children was knocked over and Villalobos fled, according to authorities.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Residents commenting on a Crowley Fire Department Facebook post reported fences, trees and carports being knocked over.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
One boy, littler than the rest, whipped around and knocked over a candle with his backpack.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The two then had an altercation, during which one of the children was knocked over and Villalobos fled, according to authorities.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Residents commenting on a Crowley Fire Department Facebook post reported fences, trees and carports being knocked over.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Los Angeles jewelry store Love Jewels was robbed of around $20 million worth of jewelry during a daring heist on Sunday, April 13.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The synagogue isn’t a wholly random place for Hampton to be asked to rob.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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In Chicago last weekend, the Red Sox dropped two of three.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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From Mexico, arrivals to the U.S. by air dropped nearly 17% in March, compared with March last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan responded by aerial raids, downed an Indian military aircraft and captured an Indian pilot, who was later released.—
Time,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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One tree was cut in the 500 block of North Broadway; three were sawed near 1550 W. 8th St.; five were downed near 350 S. Grand Ave.; three were cut near 717 W. Temple St.; and one was taken out near 300 Treadwell St., according to LAPD officials.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Clippers limited Jokic to just six free-throw attempts in Game 1, but still allowed the Nuggets to take 27 FTs, as Gordon -- who averages 3.5 FTA per game -- knocked down 8-of-10 from the stripe.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some observers consider that safer, to prevent cars from slipping through when one gets knocked down, but others say smaller gaps affect visibility on the highway.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The greenback’s slump against other currencies has floored many on Wall Street, as did Monday’s sell-off in Treasury bonds.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Insider tip: the Lake View rooms in the west wing—specifically floors three through five—deliver a prime panorama without gouging your wallet.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Workman, a Rule 5 draft pick, didn’t have many chances to knock out a hit to that point.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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The crash temporarily knocked out power to the traffic lights at the intersection.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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