as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the exuberant dog bowled over several children
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Golf ball-sized hail, downed trees and flash flooding were reported across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025 -
Most recently, the Texas Rangers lost eight straight in 2023, then got hot in September and October en route to downing the Arizona Diamondbacks over five games in the World Series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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This is expected to knock down tree limbs, blow around unsecured objects and do minor damage to outdoor items.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Spray them off with the water hose, and consider using a preventive spray of neem or insecticidal soap to knock down any hitchhikers, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Windows blew out, chunks of the walls peeled off, and furniture was knocked over.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Bowlers, like pitchers, use high velocity and deception to get the ball past their opponent (in this case, to knock over the wicket or stumps) or induce a catchable ball to the 11 defensive players in the field.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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Just like the song’s deceptively sweet sound, the Aguascalientes artist brings a quiet strength to her work, one that doesn’t scream but leaves you floored nonetheless.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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Based on those facts, a Yankees fan might be floored by their favorite team's interest in such a player.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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If a tree is found to be infested, Ewing recommends felling it and disposing of the wood by cutting it into chips and composting it.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
22 July 2025
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In September 2023, the world awoke to the news that someone had deliberately felled the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Bowl (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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