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as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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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
During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Before 2014, Major League Baseball runners trying to score often tried knocking over a catcher who was blocking the plate.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Still, a nuclear power plant shouldn’t go right next to a potentially active fault, because even a modest tremor could knock over taller structures and break things.
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Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Before 2014, Major League Baseball runners trying to score often tried knocking over a catcher who was blocking the plate.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Still, a nuclear power plant shouldn’t go right next to a potentially active fault, because even a modest tremor could knock over taller structures and break things.
—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Academy and elite club teams essentially robbed prep soccer of its best players by forcing them to choose between their high school teams and elite club programs, demanding a year-round commitment and banning participation in other sports.
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Prosecutors said Demond Edwards and two other men got out of a car, pointed guns at undercover law enforcement officers and an informant, and tried to rob them.
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The water-dropping helicopters returned during Friday's flare-up.
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The song became a viral hit for Sexyy Red and a few months after its January release, Nicki Minaj dropped a remix.
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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Storms could also cause power outages and downed trees.
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.
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Israeli strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning local time, killing at least five people, Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported, despite Israel and Hezbollah renewing their truce Friday.
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Temperatures are expected to soar on June 22 in parts of Oregon and Washington, possibly hitting 100 degrees in Portland and at least 90 degrees in Seattle.
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Next put down either 3/4-inch plywood, then flooring.
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West Shore also does bathroom remodels, flooring installation and doors.
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Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana Sunday, killing at least two people as severe thunderstorms continue to sweep through the Midwest early Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands across the region.
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In his most recent outing, Kape knocked out former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval in December.
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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