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noun

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as in setback
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily the geneticist's reputation took a knock when several of his peers were unable to confirm his research findings

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Recent Examples of knock
Verb
The party takes a wrong turn when some uninvited folks come knocking at the door. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025 And of course, let your nails properly cure under the UV light—try not to move around too much or knock things over. Martine Thompson, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
That’s all that matters C Ciaran M. · 5h 31m ago A special word for Macca, who’s run himself into the ground this season and seemingly takes 90% of the team’s knocks, always getting back up. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 It has been tested for general knocks and vibrations, cycling thousands of shocks over several days in the lab and in the real world, the company said. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock
Verb
  • Its 116 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four engine was bumped in displacement to 1.8 liters for the 1994 model year.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Next Chelsea risk falling inexorably behind while the future of Stamford Bridge remains unresolved Everton will bump Chelsea's home of 120 years down from ninth to 10th in the ranking of the division’s largest stadiums next season How far away is Marc Guiu from making his return?
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • The match began with Uso and Gunther going back and forth with each Superstar hitting their signature moves.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Summary Stop blaming the algorithm for slow LinkedIn growth.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Duffy should listen to the lawyers, but instead the Trump Department of Justice has transferred the handling of the congestion price litigation from New York lawyers to some in D.C., blaming the SDNY for intentionally sabotaging the case in filing the letter where it could be seen by all.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With a blow of his whistle, all sorts of words applied: pandemonium, euphoria, mania.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • What’s 42 to 43? Into a black place of great blows from the little mountains from the sea came.
    John Berryman, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • But someone’s misfortune is always another bettor’s blessing.
    Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Caliente – real name Bianca Castro -had in recent days suffered a serious health setback which included the loss of her right leg.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Two-Way Justice Department Issues Scathing Report On Baltimore Police Department There have been setbacks in Sandtown, too.
    Sarah Handel, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That’s when residents all over the city threw open their windows and climbed onto fire escapes, clapping, banging pots and pans, and shouting at full volume to salute the health care workers who were battling a novel coronavirus that had overrun the city.
    Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In the bottom of the sixth inning, Smith banged his wrist while tagging out Ian Happ at a play at the plate.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The two rivals slapped each other, and Charlotte missed a spear in the corner.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Republican president slapped 10% tariffs on most goods entering the country but delayed the implementation of higher levies, pending negotiations.
    Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Knock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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