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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3
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
Grant Delpit turned heads during the 2024 NFL season when his strong tackle knocked 252-pound running back Derrick Henry to the turf.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Then private markets plunged and knocked Wang from the billionaire ranks.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Refsnyder’s leadoff single and Jarren Duran’s double knocked the lefty out of the game two batters into the sixth, but Boston didn’t capitalize on that scoring opportunity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Cruise’s robotaxi business became engulfed in scandal in 2023 after one of its cars dragged a woman, who was knocked into its path, for 20 feet in San Francisco.
—Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The young woman who knocked Mathias unconscious without laying a hand on him is Claude (Nadia Tereszkiewicz, of The Crime Is Mine), who came to the party reluctantly, the plus-one of her gallerist husband, Pierre (Jeremy Lewin).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to pandemic-era economic shifts that knocked tried-and-true models out of whack, the recent surge in immigration likely played a role, economists have said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Then private markets plunged and knocked Wang from the billionaire ranks.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Refsnyder’s leadoff single and Jarren Duran’s double knocked the lefty out of the game two batters into the sixth, but Boston didn’t capitalize on that scoring opportunity.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Cruise’s robotaxi business became engulfed in scandal in 2023 after one of its cars dragged a woman, who was knocked into its path, for 20 feet in San Francisco.
—Salvador Rodriguez,annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The young woman who knocked Mathias unconscious without laying a hand on him is Claude (Nadia Tereszkiewicz, of The Crime Is Mine), who came to the party reluctantly, the plus-one of her gallerist husband, Pierre (Jeremy Lewin).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to pandemic-era economic shifts that knocked tried-and-true models out of whack, the recent surge in immigration likely played a role, economists have said.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked
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Then, the Atlantic published the first excerpt of Harris’s new book, 107 Days — the title refers to the length of her presidential campaign after she was belatedly bumped to the top of the Democratic ticket.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While running around the suite in excitement, my daughter bumped her head on the dining table.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Denholm is giving interviews to explain the board’s decision to award Musk a pay package that could be worth $1 trillion if the company hits milestones for market capitalization, profits, and vehicle production.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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During that interview, Luchin, a distinguished Italian chef known for his expertise in regional cuisine and the former owner of Ottavio restaurant in Walnut Creek, blamed financial struggles after his establishment closed in 2016.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Homeland Security slammed the Biden administration for releasing Cobos-Martinez from an ICE detention center in January.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The immediate response to Gervais was mixed, with some praising his past remarks while others slammed the comedian.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two criticized a number of countries, including France, Canada, Australia and others that are set to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this month.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Although another wrinkle in this saga, Kuminga's relationship with head coach Steve Kerr, has been criticized by the greater basketball world, Charania and Slater reported that there is no longer a rift.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Maximo Acosta banged a leadoff double off the center-field wall.—
Alex Krutchik,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Knocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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