knocked over

past tense of knock over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knocked over Emma Stone was spotted speaking with Felix from Stray Kids, but both jumped when a crowd of guests knocked over one of the metal chairs — despite security’s best efforts to protect the central table. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 Small children and elderly people can accidentally be knocked over, so give your dog space or redirect their zoomies to a safer area like a dog park. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment? Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025 Animal control officers say the rattlesnake was secured in a glass enclosure, but the two cobras had been inside plastic totes, which were knocked over, spilling them onto the floor, Beckman said. Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 However, within 23 seconds of the footage, a podium was knocked over and McCullough was standing within feet of Judge William Roby. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 Even Sinner’s groundstroke attacks rarely knocked over the skittles in Alcaraz’s playground. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 In a TikTok video filmed by a concertgoer, the man knocked over the microphone stand before rolling onto the stage. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 One fire on Sims Avenue near White Bear Avenue was caused by a space heater that was accidentally knocked over. Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked over
Verb
  • Likewise, even when ticketholders feel robbed by cheating or bad calls, that doesn’t mean the game ticket didn’t live up to its end of the bargain.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Their online childhoods also robbed them of life skills best learned by leaving the house.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Report downed power lines to the police.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Defenders downed or suppressed 439 drones and 39 missiles, the air force said, with eight other missiles failing to reach their targets.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Central Missouri dropped to 3-3, 3-1.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Get Your Mariners Postseason Gear on Fanatics To celebrate this moment, Fanatics has dropped exclusive Mariners playoff gear with commemorative hats, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But regulators knocked down the total penalty to $242,800.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Nittany Lions, who entered Saturday's match at the iconic Rose Bowl as over three touchdown favorites, were knocked down by the then 0-4 Bruins on the road.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Snell faced the minimum while allowing one hit and striking out a postseason career-high 10 batters.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Knocked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20over. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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