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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
When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video filmed by a concertgoer, the man knocked over the microphone stand before rolling onto the stage.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Schlittler also struck out eight batters and issued two walks while holding Tampa Bay to Simpson’s knock over 95 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video filmed by a concertgoer, the man knocked over the microphone stand before rolling onto the stage.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Schlittler also struck out eight batters and issued two walks while holding Tampa Bay to Simpson’s knock over 95 pitches.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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It must also be said that, for all the lamenting of the Netherlands’ failure to win, West Germany — and Muller — were robbed of a clear goal in the second half due to an erroneous offside flag.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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An insecure performer robs an audience of its belief in both the character and the entire enterprise.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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If too high, the economy slows down, and employment typically drops.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Generally, the weather begins to cool down in late September as temperatures begin to drop below 70 degrees.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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Quinn Jordan and Rylie McQuade tallied two goals apiece as Sandwich (6-0) downed Nauset, 5-0.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos, though, are coming off two 2024 losses to the Bolts, as quarterback Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh’s run game downed Denver in both divisional matchups.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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To make the job a little less painful, Amazon knocked down the price of a complete leaf rake set to just $20.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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But after being knocked down by the Chiefs, Brady and the Patriots would end up winning the Super Bowl that season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cal Fire’s newest proposal for Jackson, dubbed AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres with a patchwork of small clearcuts and is silent on tree sizes to be felled.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Footage from the 1966 Italian documentary Africa Addio, of a herd of elephants being felled by both ground hunters and sharpshooters in helicopters, is distressing to watch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cece Kilroy floored 14 kills, while Cece Mullen served four aces as King Philip (3-3) defeated Foxboro 3-0 in a Hockomock League match.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Once the structural shell is complete, traditional crews step in to add the roof, wiring, windows, flooring and finishing touches.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Olivia Benson will hug a victim and knock out a perp all before lunch.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, PSG were on the verge of being knocked out last term and ended up lifting the trophy and have hit the ground running domestically with four wins in four league outings.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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