1
as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
my knee knocked against the table leg when I tried to get up quickly
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2
as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told
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as in blamed
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
hey, don't knock it until you've tried it
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Recent Examples of knocked
Elon Musk had steadily held his spot at the top of the billionaires list for nearly a year straight before Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly knocked him from the throne last week.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
These beams knocked boron atoms out of ultrathin sheets of boron nitride.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
After Brandi fought the monster fish into the boat, Jared broke out the tape measure only to find that his wife’s catch had knocked him off the list of state record holders.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
The Giants still led 4-2 after Ohtani circled the bases, but the Dodgers might have landed a right cross that knocked Webb off his equilibrium.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
We just got knocked backwards and didn’t get out of bounds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury that knocked him out of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Hatton’s second loss came in 2009 when Manny Pacquiao knocked him out.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Then private markets plunged and knocked Wang from the billionaire ranks.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
These beams knocked boron atoms out of ultrathin sheets of boron nitride.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
After Brandi fought the monster fish into the boat, Jared broke out the tape measure only to find that his wife’s catch had knocked him off the list of state record holders.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
The Giants still led 4-2 after Ohtani circled the bases, but the Dodgers might have landed a right cross that knocked Webb off his equilibrium.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
We just got knocked backwards and didn’t get out of bounds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury that knocked him out of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Hatton’s second loss came in 2009 when Manny Pacquiao knocked him out.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Then private markets plunged and knocked Wang from the billionaire ranks.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked
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Earlier this summer, JPMorgan Chase bumped the annual fee on its Sapphire Reserve by 45% to $795.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The invite-only attendees enjoyed an open bar and pizza with panoramic views of the cityscape, while vibing to music that bumped from late night to early morning.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 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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During that interview, Luchin, a distinguished Italian chef known for his expertise in regional cuisine and the former owner of Ottavio restaurant in Walnut Creek, blamed financial struggles after his establishment closed in 2016.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security slammed the Biden administration for releasing Cobos-Martinez from an ICE detention center in January.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The immediate response to Gervais was mixed, with some praising his past remarks while others slammed the comedian.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two criticized a number of countries, including France, Canada, Australia and others that are set to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this month.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Although another wrinkle in this saga, Kuminga's relationship with head coach Steve Kerr, has been criticized by the greater basketball world, Charania and Slater reported that there is no longer a rift.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Grassley, the chairman, banged his gavel repeatedly.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Knocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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