knock over

verb

Definition of knock overnext
1
as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught

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2
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 According to the National Fire Protection Association, pets accidentally start nearly 1,000 home fires in the United States each year, often by turning on cooking appliances, knocking over candles or damaging electrical equipment. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 My husband throws a fit over every minor inconvenience, from the trash can being knocked over to the screen door being in his way. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
  1. rob
  2. drop
  3. down
  4. knock down
  5. fell
  6. hit
  7. floor
  8. knock out
Verb
  • Alleging that the killing occurred as Royal robbed Watkins, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office successfully sought from a grand jury an indictment charging Royal with capital murder.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • The sudden death of Lindsey Graham last weekend robbed foreign aid advocates of one of their most effective GOP champions in Washington, according to lawmakers and advocates who worked with the South Carolina Republican.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of rob
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  • The defeat was the A’s 10th straight while dropping 14 of their last 15.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Since the brain needs to drop its core temperature by roughly a degree to descend into deep sleep, a bedroom temperature of around 65-67 degrees Fahrenheit will help.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • Saturday will see a high near 82 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts over 30 mph at times, making downed trees and wires possible.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of down
Verb
  • East Rutherford was hit with heavy thunderstorms Saturday, which helped knock down the hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires that had blanketed the tristate area for days.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
  • With 15 minutes to go, a German corner is knocked down for Rummenigge to poke home from four yards and give them hope.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of knock down
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
Verb
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Average daily rates in Miami hit $302 for both game nights and eves, according to AirDNA.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • Express Flooring is a shop-at-home flooring company that brings samples directly to customers.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Dawkins, an automobile aficionado himself, loved every second of the obstacle course, and even let out a shriek when the driver floored it over a hill at the end.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of floor
Verb
  • The city of La Guaira has borne the brunt of the devastation, though the capital city of Caracas has also seen buildings damaged and evacuated by the hundreds and essential services knocked out.
    — Cristina Guevara, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Saeed Al-Owairan’s flying sprint Saudi Arabia made its FIFA World Cup debut in the 1994 edition, eventually getting knocked out by Sweden in the round of 16.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026
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