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as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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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
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Beteille said his group was waved through a metal detector before another security employee pushed them forward, knocking over part of it.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Beteille said his group was waved through a metal detector before another security employee pushed them forward, knocking over part of it.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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According to prosecutors, Pooh Shiesty robbed the record label owner of about $450,000 worth of items including his wedding band, a watch, a pair of earrings and cash.
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Florida state prosecutors allege that in February 2026, Arnold coordinated and directed his codefendants to lure three men to an apartment where the men were robbed, beaten and held at gunpoint.
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The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
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Chestnut is now an 18-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion after blowing out the competition once again, this time by downing 66 hot dogs and buns in Coney Island.
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Schmitt couldn’t knock down a two-out single from Atlanta’s Dominic Smith, but Giants closer Caleb Kilian recovered and retired another ex-Giant, pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski, to protect a 3-2 victory.
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Thornton knocked down a late-clock 3-pointer, Gabby Williams hit a 30-foot pull-up and Salaün put in a tough shot at the rim to cap off an 11-0 run, giving the Valkyries a 41-29 lead at halftime.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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Against Cardinals’ starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore, the Braves mustered just one hit and one run through five innings of an eventual 5-3 loss.
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Thomas had hit a leadoff double, but Michael Massey, Salvador Perez and John Rave failed to drive him in.
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Everett came in and floored everyone with his ideas, including playing Gelert as much older than his 67-year-old self.
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The production design floored me.
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The quake knocked out power to about 8,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers, injured several people and caused thousands of dollars in damage to local businesses as merchandise was shaken from store shelves.
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Germany is the first major team knocked out of the tournament.
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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