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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Related article British man killed in Kenya after being knocked over by president’s speeding motorcade
Ruto has been compelled to abandon tax hikes and invite opposition members into cabinet, but discontent remains high in the East African nation.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
During one detention in a New Hampshire court, the agents who tackled and arrested a Venezuelan man also knocked over a bystander walking with a cane.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Give them about 2 feet of space in a warm, sheltered spot where they won't be knocked over by the wind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over in the struggle.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Reuters, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
During one detention in a New Hampshire court, the agents who tackled and arrested a Venezuelan man also knocked over a bystander walking with a cane.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Give them about 2 feet of space in a warm, sheltered spot where they won't be knocked over by the wind.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over in the struggle.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Most memorable moment: Fleury robbing Lidstrom in the dying seconds of Game 7 might be the single greatest ending to a Stanley Cup Final ever.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Sociologists Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen have also described how ever-increasing demands on workers’ time rob them of their health, security, and even the ability to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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He was released a month later — and his charges were dropped — only after showing prosecutors evidence that Brown’s claim was false.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Casino attendance is up, and the average age of visitors has dropped from fifty to forty-two.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
19 June 2025
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Alexander Bublik captured his first ATP Tour title of the 2025 campaign by downing Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, to claim the Halle Open for a second time in three years.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Wind gusts downed trees and power lines, the reports said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Wasps will become aggravated if their nest is disturbed, so it's not recommended to knock down the nest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Jones protects the ball, knocks down open threes, and makes smart decisions.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Though the case is now closed, the world may never know why the two men felled one of England’s favorite trees.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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The man is accused of felling trees near 1550 W 8 Street at 3:40 p.m. Friday; near 350 S Grand Avenue at 1:22 a.m. Saturday; and near 300 Treadwell Street at unknown time, police said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The 45-year-old was acquitted of charges stemming from her being accused of leaving her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in the snow after hitting him with her car outside a party, and of leaving the scene of an accident, causing death.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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On Becoming a Guinea Fowl will hit streaming on Friday, July 4, making its linear debut on HBO on Monday, July 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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Tatiana slammed the horn and floored the gas pedal, roaring into her backyard.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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The revelation in Sunday’s paper that prosecutors revealed in a court filing that Madigan was worth $40 million absolutely floored me!—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Trevino was knocked out and hospitalized for two days.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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That’s grown more complicated over the course of the week, as the nonpartisan parliamentarian knocks out several key provisions and requires Republicans to rework huge pieces of the bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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