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as in robbed
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
knocked me over trying to get out the door
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Recent Examples of knocked over
Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
The Chicago Fire Department responded after the wind knocked over the plane at the airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
When Madrid defender Rudiger knocked over Torres on the edge of the penalty area, the free-kick position to the right of centre was not in the ideal spot for a right-footer.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Virat Kohli fell for a two-ball duck in Bengaluru’s chase of 203-6 when his off stump was knocked over by Prince Yadav (3-33) in the second over.
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ABC News,
7 May 2026
See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
The Chicago Fire Department responded after the wind knocked over the plane at the airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
When Madrid defender Rudiger knocked over Torres on the edge of the penalty area, the free-kick position to the right of centre was not in the ideal spot for a right-footer.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Virat Kohli fell for a two-ball duck in Bengaluru’s chase of 203-6 when his off stump was knocked over by Prince Yadav (3-33) in the second over.
—
ABC News,
7 May 2026
See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked over
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Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
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Then came the Covid-19 pandemic, which robbed the world of connection and never fully gave it back.
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Report downed power lines to the police.
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Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
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Meanwhile, the president’s approval rating on the economy dropped to 33% last week in an NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll — his lowest ever for that poll and 3 points below former President Biden’s worst reading on the question during his term.
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The point Algeria picked up for the draw gave them four for the tournament, one more than Iran gained in their three matches in Group G, and dropped Iran to the ninth spot among the third place teams, one shy of making the round of 32.
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Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
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Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
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The Iraq goalkeeper didn't make a play on it, as the ball hit the post and bounced away.
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“Knocked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20over. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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