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
They can be seen knocking over display cases, smashing glass and stuffing goods for sale into large black garbage bags.
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Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Emma Stone was spotted speaking with Felix from Stray Kids, but both jumped when a crowd of guests knocked over one of the metal chairs — despite security’s best efforts to protect the central table.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Small children and elderly people can accidentally be knocked over, so give your dog space or redirect their zoomies to a safer area like a dog park.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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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Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Emma Stone was spotted speaking with Felix from Stray Kids, but both jumped when a crowd of guests knocked over one of the metal chairs — despite security’s best efforts to protect the central table.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Small children and elderly people can accidentally be knocked over, so give your dog space or redirect their zoomies to a safer area like a dog park.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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But these criminals weren't robbing the Louvre museum in Paris.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rigidity that had robbed her of movement began to ease off.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nordstrom dropped their holiday gift guide, which includes a Rebecca Minkoff purse and Land’s End loafers — both on sale now.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lee’s content has shown her love for the collaborative relationship between Simone Rocha and Crocs; the brands dropped their spring 2026 collection this month.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gusts of 40-50 mph will blow around unsecured objects and may down tree limbs, potentially resulting in a few power outages.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Getting aid from the outside has been a challenge as many roads remain blocked by debris, downed trees and floodwaters.—
Devon Sayers,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of satellites with interceptors on them to knock down incoming Russian or Chinese missiles, with nuclear bombs on them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shein—a global fast-fashion juggernaut headquartered in Singapore—was mere days away from opening its first physical store in Paris, inside the BHV Marais department store, when the news hit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rojas, a light-hitting infielder, hit an unexpected home run in the ninth inning of Game Seven to tie it and force extra innings, when the Dodgers won it.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Feeling increasingly disconnected from Jake, Crutch invites his son to host a game night at his flooring store.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mannington manufactures flooring product such as hardwood, laminate and vinyl for residential and commercial uses.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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But will any of that matter come January if Kansas City once again knocks out Buffalo?—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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That's been the case for Philadelphia over the last few years and continued this fall when the Phillies were knocked out in the National League Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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