Thesaurus results for KNOCK OVER

knock over

verb

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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 Eufy Security Camera Deal The E30 provides a 4K ultra-clear window into your sanctuary, using on-device AI to distinguish between a burglar and a pet knocking over a plant. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026 The first kid up would immediately trip over the ball, knock over a cone, and begin crying. —

Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026 The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage. —

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026 People ducked under tables and chairs, knocking over table settings. —

Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock over

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Based on a script by Justin Varava that made the 2024 Black List, Turpentine follows a deadbeat son who hires friends to rob his own parents to pay off a bookie, with disastrous results.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Musk is accusing Altman of ‘robbing a charity,’ by reneging on OpenAI’s original non profit mission.

— Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026