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
According to Horowitz, the ladder was partially knocked over.
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Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
But when Young-mi gets knocked over while sprinting over, Myung-gi pushes Hyun-ju and follows her in before slamming the door.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Unconcerned about his role, Billy scampers from his on-set doghouse and knocks over a Christmas tree.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
But when Young-mi gets knocked over while sprinting over, Myung-gi pushes Hyun-ju and follows her in before slamming the door.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Unconcerned about his role, Billy scampers from his on-set doghouse and knocks over a Christmas tree.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Domínguez had a chance to unseat Verdugo at the end of last season, but the natural center fielder struggled in left field and didn’t hit much after recovery from UCL surgery and an oblique injury robbed him of minor league reps.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some criminal gangs have been robbing trucks making wholesale Ozempic deliveries, Mr. Corrêa dos Santos said.—
Flávia Milhorance,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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But Ayala was immediately dropped from the case and was replaced by his direct supervisor, T. Michael Morgan, Esq.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration recently ordered the Southern District of New York to drop the corruption case against Adams.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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In this case, the Zero Day attack downed dozens of systems for one whole minute, causing widespread catastrophe and the deaths of more than 3,000 people.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Feb. 2025
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The structure had downed wires on top of it, first responders stressed.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the rain, the storm brought powerful wind gusts that knocked down power lines, leaving thousands in the dark early Friday morning.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Avalanches triggered during high-risk periods could be large enough to knock down trees and bury cars and humans, according to the center’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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But within a year, Murder, Inc. was felled by a federal indictment—Gotti and his brother were later cleared of all charges—and struggled to return to chart dominance after rebranding as The Inc. Gotti’s methods were sometimes called into question.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2025
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Whether that sudden shift befuddled his opponent is unclear, but just 40 seconds later Shang Zhifa was sprawled on the canvas, felled by a vicious right hand.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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Solo Ball, the only UConn player to make a 3-pointer until McNeeley hit one with five minutes to go, finished with 13 points and a team-best six assists.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are even markdowns that floored our team of shopping experts, including a pair of Ugg boots that hardly ever go on sale and a Dyson vacuum for a whopping 50 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Condo insurance covers the interior walls, flooring, and any improvements or customizations made to the unit.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Honoring Dikembe Mutombo This year, McClung made league history by winning the event for the third consecutive year, ultimately knocking out Castle in the final competition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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And, although Liverpool are seven points clear at the top of the league, they have just been knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle and drawn at rivals Everton.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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