knocked over

past tense of knock over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knocked over Warm mist humidifiers use hot water and can pose a burn risk if knocked over, according to The Thread by Walgreens. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Another woman also said she was almost knocked over and was afraid she'd be hurt, Curtis said. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Thibodeaux then came over knocked over Jackson remained on the field but was replaced by Caedan Wallace on the next set of team drills. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 It is easily knocked over but practical for indoor use when a flat ground base is too big and a steel pike would damage the floors. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The Bedford County Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was accidental and said Nanner escaped her enclosure and knocked over a heat fixture, sparking the blaze. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Officers found a large amount of blood on one side of the bed, plant with dirt knocked over next to the bed and some of the soil that got dragged to the bathroom, the affidavit notes. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Trees are especially vulnerable to being knocked over from incoming gusts due to prolonged wet soil from yesterday's storm. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 Another time, happy hour was almost doomed after someone knocked over the Nalgene bottle of pre-mixed margaritas. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked over
Verb
  • War robbed them of homelands, families, friends, careers, and dreams.
    — Joanie Schirm, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This is helpful if you get stopped for inspection during a border crossing or robbed.
    — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Senior forward Kiera Pemberton downed 9 of 11 field goal attempts and led USD with 22 points and added seven rebounds.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Russian attacks knocked out power and water across Kyiv for hours, as Ukraine said its air defenses downed or suppressed 272 of 310 drones overnight.
    — Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Phillips caught a bad break when her approach to the green hit a tree branch on its upward flight and dropped 20 yards short of the green.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This allows soldiers to retain the option of using an unexpended round as conventional mortar ammunition if it is not dropped or mission requirements change.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Premium models are knocked down to midrange prices, and midrange models hit the bargain bin.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the decision penned by Judge Carolyn McHugh, the three-judge panel knocked down the plaintiff argument that all Division I players, regardless of sport, formed a single market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Moderna just hit a new high The stock is up about 36% in a month.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Because their immune systems are still developing, influenza can hit them hard and fast and can quickly spiral into serious complications including pneumonia, extreme dehydration, brain inflammation or death.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Knocked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20over. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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