as in downing
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the exuberant dog bowled over several children
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But viewers might not have to fill those three minutes staring at Lionel Messi downing a Gatorade.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026 -
After downing the Golden Grizzlies (1-14) twice Friday, first 6-3, then 10-2, the Aggies (14-1) jumped all over their opponent again Saturday.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Mean Green struggled late in the season, dropping their last two games.—
Brett Vito Mar 13,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Showtime content was integrated into the top subscription tier, Paramount+ Showtime, which was recently rebranded as Paramount Premium, dropping the Showtime name.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bess finally blurted out, gesticulating and knocking over her glass of wine just as Sam opened a new bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Coach Travis Steele screamed at the officials at halftime, knocking over a speaker on his way off the court and picking up a technical foul.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Texas newcomer Aaliyah Crump gives Schaefer another versatile defender on the perimeter with the capability of knocking down 3-pointers.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although the Hornets started off struggling behind the 3-point arc against Portland, eventually knocking down 16 of 42 attempts, no team in the league has been on the same plane as Charlotte lately.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Bowling (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowling%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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