knocked off

Definition of knocked offnext
past tense of knock off
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knocked off Svitolina knocked off Gauff for the third consecutive time this season Saturday in Rome, with a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 win that saw her lift the Italian Open for a third time. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Gavin Biggins shouldered the load offensively with four goals, while Brayden Rau (hat trick) sniped the game-ending tally as Rockland knocked off South Shore League foe East Bridgewater in overtime, 9-8. Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 Woodbridge’s Isabella Parker knocked off the two-time defending champion in the girls 100 freestyle. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 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 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
Verb
  • Can the textpocalypse be stopped?
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Otherwise, the Canadiens were stopped on their first shot and scored on their next three in Game 6; the Sabres were stopped on their first shot and scored on three straight against Jakub Dobeš in Game 5.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The Ligue 1 clash between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC was abruptly abandoned.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • But, as the Shale Revolution gained steam, all of those import facilities were either abandoned or converted to exports and have been joined by dozens of competing terminals.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Feduccia and the Rays were robbed of back-to-back homers in the sixth by their own ballpark.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 May 2026
  • Yount’s fine catch with two outs in the ninth inning robbed Eddie Murray from breaking up a no-hitter.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
  • After Israel assassinated Hamas’ other leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, his brother Mohammed Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif, al-Haddad was considered to be one of the militant group’s top decision makers.
    Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Huxley suggests that the only people on whom immortality would not be wasted are those who have already ceased desiring it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
  • After making a batch, production ceased a few weeks ago.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The thesis of Brady’s commencement, though, was battling through adversity and never quitting, and the best way for Brady to tell his motivational message was by telling the story of his Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • These are intended to offer an appealing alternative smoking cessation product for adults who wish to quit.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Because those contributions are deducted at the 37% rate, the IRS subsidizes another $8,510.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
  • If the family participates in the business as an active investment, the depreciation can potentially be deducted against income on other investments like stocks, Hans added.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 May 2026

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“Knocked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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