knock over

verb

Definition of knock overnext
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 In Uvalde, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) southwest of San Antonio, floodwaters rushed through Miguel Vasquez’s home twice this week, leaving a layer of mud and knocking over his refrigerator and other items. — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Amazon has the Hisense 50-inch E7 on sale for a wild 43% off right now, knocking over $300 off the $699 list price and bringing it to its all-time low. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 Pets and other animals accidentally start hundreds of home fires each year, often by knocking over candles, tipping space heaters or bumping stove knobs. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Burke piles fascinating shuffling sounds on top, invoking a quiet scuffle, maybe some cardboard boxes being knocked over in a storage space. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
  1. rob
  2. drop
  3. down
  4. knock down
  5. fell
  6. hit
  7. floor
  8. knock out
Verb
  • Thus within Haitian culture, zombies were victims, robbed of independent will by cruel masters.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of rob
Verb
  • On Saturday, the Rhine’s water level in Cologne dropped below the record low set in October 2018.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rapid shuttle buses scooped up gobs of pedestrians and dropped them off at nearby stations.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • In the National Women's Soccer League's other matches, Gotham FC downed the Houston Dash 1-0; Racing Louisville beat the Chicago Stars 2-1; and Angel City played to a 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Current.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine hit back, officials in Russia say Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 258 Ukrainian drones overnight.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of down
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  • When the opportunity arrives, Graves always seems to be in the correct position to knock down an open 3-pointer, deflect an opponent’s pass, grab a loose ball or snag a rebound.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • With this World Cup and its even bigger numbers, overwhelming media coverage and an American team that actually came with expectations, doors were knocked down.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of knock down
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
Verb
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Average daily rates in Miami hit $302 for both game nights and eves, according to AirDNA.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Where to Use Bold Tile in the Bathroom While statement-making tile can work almost anywhere, flooring is a favorite spot to start, depending on your space.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Skarsgård was floored by the poise of Hottle, who was 9 years old at the time of filming.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of floor
Verb
  • When Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan in 2025, Szczesny comforted a crying Gerard Martin in the dressing room.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • As metro Atlanta students get ready to head back to the classroom next week, families across the area are busy knocking out last-minute prep work and back-to-school shopping.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of knock out

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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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