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
The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
David Strathairn, of course, knocked it out of the park.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
To say Sweeney knocked the role out would be an understatement.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
It’s not yet known how exactly the star met its demise, but Graham said a case of cosmic bumper cars may have jostled the star and knocked it off its regular orbit around the black hole, causing the close encounter.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
The team hadn’t amassed that many yards since gaining 594 with Vince Evans behind center in a 61-7 victory that knocked Green Bay from the 1980 playoff race.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Until Lee knocked on Arthur and Chutto’s door, both men were safe.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux knocked the ball from the hands of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
David Strathairn, of course, knocked it out of the park.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
To say Sweeney knocked the role out would be an understatement.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
It’s not yet known how exactly the star met its demise, but Graham said a case of cosmic bumper cars may have jostled the star and knocked it off its regular orbit around the black hole, causing the close encounter.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
The team hadn’t amassed that many yards since gaining 594 with Vince Evans behind center in a 61-7 victory that knocked Green Bay from the 1980 playoff race.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Until Lee knocked on Arthur and Chutto’s door, both men were safe.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux knocked the ball from the hands of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked
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Vanity Fair bumped back its internal deadline a week for the November issue, Guiducci’s first, because the pages were not ready in time.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Early the following season, Muzzin unexpectedly bumped into Clayton Keller.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said Chastain then used the flashlight to hit Raleigh in the head and mouth before leaving the area.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Suharto blamed the coup on communists, ousted then-President Sukarno – the country’s first post-independence leader – and sanctioned a hunt for those responsible.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Delhi was the target of blasts during the 1980s and 1990s, with public places such as bus stations and crowded market areas hit in attacks blamed on Islamist militants or on separatists from the northern Sikh state of Punjab.—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Released on November 4, the 10-episode series was immediately slammed by critics, clocking a flat 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the shutdown, Republicans have slammed the high cost of the subsidies, calling them a relic of the pandemic-era and no longer needed.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, every once in a while, I’ll get smacked in the face by one.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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With that, Kirk smacked a grounder to shortstop Mookie Betts who stepped on second base, throwing to Freeman at first for the final two outs.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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However, in the years since, the study has been criticized and cited as a major reason for existing stigma against hormone therapy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Nov. 2025
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Morton has been criticized by the fan base for the lack of efficiency from this offense.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the road was rocky and flush with frustration as Minnesota repeatedly banged its head on the wall over the first five months of the regular season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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After Zelina Vega slapped Rhodes, Aldis booked a non-title match between Rhodes and Black for the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Knocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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