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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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
However, within 23 seconds of the footage, a podium was knocked over and McCullough was standing within feet of Judge William Roby.
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Even Sinner’s groundstroke attacks rarely knocked over the skittles in Alcaraz’s playground.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Even Sinner’s groundstroke attacks rarely knocked over the skittles in Alcaraz’s playground.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When two people pop a small confetti cannon into the air, Speed launches himself back with a cry, knocking over the set and barely missing the cake that has his face on it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The man tried to rob him, causing a scuffle that ended with Zeek shot, lying on the ground, dialing 911.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The actor is booked and busy with multiple projects in the pipeline, which is why season 1 of Chad Powers is dropping with only six episodes.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the Old Farmers' Almanac, frost forms at temperatures near or above 32 degrees, while a freeze is when temperatures drop to or below 32 degrees.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The first clue directs teams to an ice rink where duos must push each other on sleds with the goal of knocking down bowling pins.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now imagine he was felled by an assassin’s bullet.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The newer versions can hit stationary and moving targets at sea.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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His termination notice came just over a week after reporting he had been hit by a car while on duty.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Julie Hall floored 20 kills, pairing with Madison Blanchet’s 31 assists to guide Central Catholic (10-2) to a 3-0 victory over Lowell.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tatiana slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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That cyberattack that knocked out its production for one month and counting?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The storm also knocked out power in several cities and towns and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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