1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
knock it off!
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2
as in to abandon
to stop doing (something) permanently
decided it was time to knock off telling fantastic fibs about her family background
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3
as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
a proposal to knock 10 cents off the gasoline tax
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4
as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
Bonnie and Clyde coped with the Great Depression by knocking off banks
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5
as in to murder
to put to death deliberately
various assassins have tried to knock off the dictator over the years
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Recent Examples of knockoff
David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
Its popularity also led retailers online and in brick-and-mortar stores to sell knockoffs.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Cory Turner, NPR, 24 July 2025
The drowning at Prewitt Reservoir comes just a day after the father of two children was knocked off his paddleboard Monday by a gust of wind at Chatfield Reservoir.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Del Toro’s early roles (in 1990s cult films such as The Usual Suspects and Excess Baggage) smacked of knockoff Marlon Brando: all movement, mumbling charm, and giddy chaos.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 June 2025
Its popularity also led retailers online and in brick-and-mortar stores to sell knockoffs.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Noun
For example, a borrower whose monthly payment makes only a $30 dent in their principal would see the government knocking off an extra $20 a month.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 24 July 2025
The drowning at Prewitt Reservoir comes just a day after the father of two children was knocked off his paddleboard Monday by a gust of wind at Chatfield Reservoir.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockoff
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Texas Democrats fled their state on August 3, heading to Illinois, New York and Massachusetts, in order to stop Republicans from approving the redrawn House maps sought by President Donald Trump that would give the GOP five more winnable seats before next year's midterm elections.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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That means that education will continue to be a big part in stopping scammers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Both were abandoned in the face of a challenge, and both resulted in companies staying independent and having success.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lack of parking is made worse by drivers who leave large commercial trucks or work vans abandoned on neighboring streets, often taking up multiple parking spaces, Lopez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This created a template by which Alpha Centauri B’s light could then be subtracted out from the precious images of Alpha Centauri A.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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Imports are subtracted from U.S. growth. ◾ Consumers are happier: Both consumer confidence and sentiment continued to climb in July, recovering from their April lows.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Palestinians fear the settlement building in the West Bank - which has sharply intensified since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that led to the Gaza war - will rob them of any chance to build a state of their own in the area.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Montgomery robbed Wenceel Pérez of a single, leaping to make a catch to begin the ninth.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the central Dnipropetrovsk region, at least four people were killed and 17 others wounded, while in the northeastern Sumy region, Russian strikes murdered two residents and injured three others.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez was charged via criminal complaint with first-degree murder, murdering foreign officials and using a firearm to commit murder and a crime of violence, a day after the shooting.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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If your go-to Starbucks order always includes a slice of iced lemon loaf, try making this copycat version at home.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are concerned about the potential for copycat attacks from the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day, as well as homegrown extremists.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martial law is usually enacted when civilian authority has ceased to function, is completely absent, or has become ineffective.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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For some reason, Ned doesn’t quit on his first day.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Around 30 painters quit due to difficult working conditions, but replacements were hired.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Knockoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockoff. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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