1
as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
knock it off!
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2
as in abandoned
to stop doing (something) permanently
decided it was time to knock off telling fantastic fibs about her family background
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as in subtracted
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
a proposal to knock 10 cents off the gasoline tax
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as in robbed
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
Bonnie and Clyde coped with the Great Depression by knocking off banks
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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
various assassins have tried to knock off the dictator over the years
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Recent Examples of knocked off
Ravens by 17 Chargers at Raiders (+3½) The Chargers knocked off division rival Kansas City to win in Brazil in the first-ever NFL game streamed on YouTube.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
He was knocked off course several times.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The Wildcats nearly knocked off Texas Tech in Lubbock last season before falling 52-51 in overtime.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Constanza plays with good balance, doesn’t get knocked off his lines and is able to decelerate in traffic to create a clean look.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Santana, a close ally of the mayor, has been cited by observers as the most at risk of being knocked off in the at-large race.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Cena lifted Paul onto the top rope, went for an avalanche AA and was knocked off the rope.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Illini last season knocked off a program record-tying four Top 25 opponents, and their six Big Ten wins were their most since 2007.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Edgewater knocked off Bishop Moore 36-27 in the Battle of College Park, during which Browning also unveiled a new role for senior linebacker Damian Moore.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
He was knocked off course several times.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The Wildcats nearly knocked off Texas Tech in Lubbock last season before falling 52-51 in overtime.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Constanza plays with good balance, doesn’t get knocked off his lines and is able to decelerate in traffic to create a clean look.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Santana, a close ally of the mayor, has been cited by observers as the most at risk of being knocked off in the at-large race.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Cena lifted Paul onto the top rope, went for an avalanche AA and was knocked off the rope.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Illini last season knocked off a program record-tying four Top 25 opponents, and their six Big Ten wins were their most since 2007.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Edgewater knocked off Bishop Moore 36-27 in the Battle of College Park, during which Browning also unveiled a new role for senior linebacker Damian Moore.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked off
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Following input from the state environmental agency, Grayling posted a notice about the change online in August, 10 weeks after treatment stopped.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The person was taken to the hospital when the ride stopped and was later declared dead, park officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tropicana abandoned the glass of orange juice just six weeks after rolling it out and brought back the old orange-with-a-straw.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The revision of Merriam’s unabridged masterpiece was abandoned.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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For every second over 45 seconds, a thousand dollars would be subtracted.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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The business survey provides data on pay, hours worked and the number of jobs the US economy added or subtracted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two more banks in the Central District were allegedly robbed similarly that same day.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Two other banks also in downtown San Francisco were robbed the same day in the same fashion, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just days earlier, Erika’s husband had been assassinated during a public speaking event in Utah.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a college campus in Utah.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, things came to a head when the company not only failed to pay its vendors but also ceased communication with their customers.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At some point in the middle of Andersen’s speech, the shots from the range next door had ceased to startle me.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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There was a real-time counter onscreen illustrating how much money was being deducted from the total donation during speeches, which led to fewer memorable speeches overall and seemed especially insensitive during moments of emotional or political sincerity.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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About 20% of royalties are deducted, on average, according to two estimates as well as interviews with royalty owners.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Animal control officers say the rattlesnake was secured in a glass enclosure, but the two cobras had been inside plastic totes, which were knocked over, spilling them onto the floor, Beckman said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Knocked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20off. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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