knock together

phrase

Definition of knock togethernext
as in throw together
to make or assemble roughly or hastily The kids knocked together a fort using couch cushions and blankets.

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throw together
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  • Just something a computer threw together while the humans’ minds were elsewhere.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Maine Democrats threw together a mini-primary to replace their US Senate nominee.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
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“Knock together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20together. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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