1
as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
knock it off!
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2
as in abandoned
to stop doing (something) permanently
decided it was time to knock off telling fantastic fibs about her family background
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as in subtracted
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
a proposal to knock 10 cents off the gasoline tax
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as in robbed
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
Bonnie and Clyde coped with the Great Depression by knocking off banks
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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
various assassins have tried to knock off the dictator over the years
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Recent Examples of knocked off
Woodbridge’s Isabella Parker knocked off the two-time defending champion in the girls 100 freestyle.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
However, Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) is quite familiar with difficult schedules and the Cougars knocked off another titan Friday.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
In the first game, the hitters started going to right field and knocked off the Royals 10-2.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Dramatic video released by New York City police shows the moment officers responding to a domestic violence call at a Queens home early Thursday were knocked off their feet in an explosion.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
McDavid was close enough to full strength to streak through the zone for a third-period tie-breaker attempt that was knocked off course by the toe of Ducks goalie Lukáš Dostál’s.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
After the next batter struck out, senior third baseman Grant Umbright smashed a single that nearly knocked off the third baseman’s glove before hurtling into left field.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
She’s been knocked off ladders and thrown in dumpsters, and yet, strings of bad luck have kept her off the WrestleMania card for the last three years.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Kings visit the Vancouver Canucks after the Canucks knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
However, Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) is quite familiar with difficult schedules and the Cougars knocked off another titan Friday.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
In the first game, the hitters started going to right field and knocked off the Royals 10-2.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Dramatic video released by New York City police shows the moment officers responding to a domestic violence call at a Queens home early Thursday were knocked off their feet in an explosion.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
McDavid was close enough to full strength to streak through the zone for a third-period tie-breaker attempt that was knocked off course by the toe of Ducks goalie Lukáš Dostál’s.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
After the next batter struck out, senior third baseman Grant Umbright smashed a single that nearly knocked off the third baseman’s glove before hurtling into left field.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
She’s been knocked off ladders and thrown in dumpsters, and yet, strings of bad luck have kept her off the WrestleMania card for the last three years.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Kings visit the Vancouver Canucks after the Canucks knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked off
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Hagerty batted around against three different West Orange pitchers and before the bleeding was stopped, the Huskies had plated 10 runs in a crazy inning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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For nearly two hours, Kid Rock barely stopped moving.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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After a federal judge ruled for the Justice Department, the merger was abandoned.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Abused, neglected, abandoned pigs At Willeyville Farm, Houk and, Jones-Willey and other volunteers were recently caring for about 40 pigs, with the goal of finding them adoptive homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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The two resulting signals are subtracted from each other to deliver the pure EPR signal—no speed-limiting feedback loop needed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Davenport said this is the second time someone has been robbed outside her home.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Despite the March 26 fire at the City Park Bandshell, which destroyed the historic structure and robbed this marquee series of its main stage, the 40-year-old jazz nonprofit has vowed to go on with a mobile stage.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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This happened with the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York City, when Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and to a lesser extent, with the recent incident at the White House Correspondents dinner.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Luistro also cited threats made by the vice president during an online news conference in 2024 to have Marcos, his wife and Romualdez killed by an assassin if she herself was assassinated, as their political disputes escalated.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Development ceased, and the Lucca would eventually be lost to time.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
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The fallout continues after Spirit Airlines ceased operations over the weekend.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Food aside, Sloane’s refusal to quit was the biggest factor, according to Lincoln-Way Central coach Ryan Kutt.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Then, about a week after the jury was announced, its members collectively quit, without an explanation.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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Club sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so, have told The Athletic that the net debt is estimated around €90million, and this amount would need to be deducted from the final price.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Only contributions above the AGI floor can be deducted.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Knocked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20off. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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