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
Animal control officers say the rattlesnake was secured in a glass enclosure, but the two cobras had been inside plastic totes, which were knocked over, spilling them onto the floor, Beckman said.
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, within 23 seconds of the footage, a podium was knocked over and McCullough was standing within feet of Judge William Roby.
—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
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, within 23 seconds of the footage, a podium was knocked over and McCullough was standing within feet of Judge William Roby.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
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Three years before the famed film was released, Wojtowicz and a friend held up a Brooklyn bank in a 14-hour hostage ordeal, allegedly robbing the bank to help pay for his transgender partner’s gender-affirming surgery.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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We’ve been truly robbed of many things throughout the 2020s.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Get Your Mariners Postseason Gear on Fanatics To celebrate this moment, Fanatics has dropped exclusive Mariners playoff gear with commemorative hats, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rams punter Ethan Evans has been more of a bright spot, ranking fifth in opponents’ average field position and tied for third with four downed inside the 10-yard line.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters initially took a defensive stance, fighting the blaze from the outside the building to stop its spread, before knocking down the flames enough for crews to enter the business, which had its windows boarded up because of vandalism earlier in the week.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stocks were knocked down a bit in afternoon trading by declines in key technology names like Palantir Technologies, Tesla and Nvidia.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Onscreen, a bridezilla sent an equivalent table soaring through a banquet hall, felling at least one chandelier.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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They’re supposed to do fine in extreme heat and snow, though residents of other cities have had to rescue them when they’ve been felled by weather.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hikers hit Goat Trail Hill 'n Dale Hiking Club will hike Thursday along the Goat Trail to Steel Creek on the Buffalo National River.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 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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On fourth-and-goal, Lawrence tried to jump over the top and extend the ball, which was immediately knocked out of his hands, resulting in a fumble recovered by the Chiefs.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then, prioritize building up an emergency fund and knocking out that credit card debt.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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