1
as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
my knee knocked against the table leg when I tried to get up quickly
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2
as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told
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as in blamed
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
hey, don't knock it until you've tried it
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Recent Examples of knocked
In the suburbs during the 2020 and 2022 assessment cycles, appeals to the board of review generally knocked commercial values below industry standards for accuracy.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The boys knocked on Leon’s door several times and ran away, Julián’s cousin told police.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Later that night, a Hialeah Police detective knocked on his door.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Marte knocked his first hit of the day into left field off reliever Brendon Little (4-2), driving in Matt McLain and TJ Friedl.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 1 Sep. 2025
The game was tied at 24, but Miami kicker Carter Davis knocked through a 47-yard field goal with just over a minute left, which proved to be the difference-maker.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Fritz knocked on the door a year ago, becoming the first American man in a Slam final since Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
She can be seen in the viral video being knocked unconscious and falling onto the pavement at the intersection of Fourth and Elm Street.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Police say a fight between Johnson’s girlfriend and another man escalated after the man punched Johnson and knocked him to the ground, which is when Johnson pulled out a gun and began shooting, hitting four people.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The boys knocked on Leon’s door several times and ran away, Julián’s cousin told police.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Later that night, a Hialeah Police detective knocked on his door.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Marte knocked his first hit of the day into left field off reliever Brendon Little (4-2), driving in Matt McLain and TJ Friedl.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 1 Sep. 2025
The game was tied at 24, but Miami kicker Carter Davis knocked through a 47-yard field goal with just over a minute left, which proved to be the difference-maker.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Fritz knocked on the door a year ago, becoming the first American man in a Slam final since Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
She can be seen in the viral video being knocked unconscious and falling onto the pavement at the intersection of Fourth and Elm Street.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Police say a fight between Johnson’s girlfriend and another man escalated after the man punched Johnson and knocked him to the ground, which is when Johnson pulled out a gun and began shooting, hitting four people.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked
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Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over the summer, Kelce bumped into Fasano at the golf course.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Macron alone cannot be blamed for the rising far-right, which is on the march across the West.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Within months of his release, Brown was charged with assaulting his sister, and according to WSOC-TV, even Brown's mother has blamed the courts for allowing her son to be out in the community.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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An evening bike ride on a rural road turned fatal in a most unusual way, when the cyclist slammed into a deer in the dark, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Supporters of Mangione have slammed Shein for using his likeness while his critics have also described the photo as a new low.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mesa smacked his first career MLB home run — a three-run blast 394 feet to right field — to provide the highlight of the night for the Marlins, who watched the Nationals circle the bases for most of the game.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … CROSSING THE LINE – Ravens' Lamar Jackson retaliates against fan after being smacked in helmet.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many members of the media criticized the team's performance as did supporters, who were not impressed with the Americans, particularly in the first half, when the Koreans controlled the game and scored both goals.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a phone interview, both sharply criticized the map and its impact on Kansas City’s representation in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tammy banged her foot into something hard at the foot of the bed.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Brunson then banged her gavel and said the meeting was adjourned.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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The matter is simply a new name slapped onto an old bottle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Knocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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