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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
Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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
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
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
—
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
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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Gonzalez, robbed of a potential first-inning homer when Adell made a leaping catch of his drive above the wall in right, followed with a towering 368-foot fly that cleared the short left-field wall for his first homer of the season and a 7-1 lead.
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Gonzalez, robbed of a potential first-inning homer when Adell made a leaping catch of his drive above the wall in right, followed with a towering, 368-foot fly that cleared the short left-field wall for his first homer of the season and a 7-1 lead.
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After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
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Chestnut downed 66 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes Saturday to capture the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time in his Major League Eating career.
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This also will be the first time the ball has dropped for a July 4 celebration.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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Carr knocked down a three on an offensive rebound for the Lakers’ first summer league points.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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Against Cardinals’ starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore, the Braves mustered just one hit and one run through five innings of an eventual 5-3 loss.
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Thomas had hit a leadoff double, but Michael Massey, Salvador Perez and John Rave failed to drive him in.
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“Knocked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20over. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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