Thesaurus results for KNOCKED OVER

knocked over

verb

past tense of knock over

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 My husband throws a fit over every minor inconvenience, from the trash can being knocked over to the screen door being in his way. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said. — 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

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After injuries derailed her promising elite career and the sport’s abusive culture robbed her of her joy, Ohashi reached superstar status while rediscovering her love of the sport with UCLA.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Officers found an alleged victim who had been stabbed multiple times and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

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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.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
In other National Women’s Soccer League games, the Orlando Pride downed the Kansas City Current 3-0; the Boston Legacy beat the Chicago Stars 2-0; and Bay FC topped Racing Louisville 2-0.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of downed

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Immigration raids and wildfires dissuaded tourists from visiting, and even Canadian tourists who typically make up the largest number of foreign visitors to California dropped 21%.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Just before the trial was set to commence in May, Lively dropped her lawsuit and settled with Baldoni and Wayfarer.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 July 2026

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The huge animals knocked down bodies to the cobblestones, and stumbling runners caused several pileups during the 2½-minute run from the pen to the bullring where bullfighters would kill the bulls later in the day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Penda knocked down five 3-pointers to score a team-high 23 points in 29 minutes of action while Richardson notched 15 points with four assists and two steals in 30 minutes.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of knocked down

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Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
He was evaluated by the medical staff, hit in the cage and decided to play.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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