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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
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, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the vehicles that was hit was pushed onto the median and knocked over a traffic signal.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If the robot had knocked over these containers, the consequences could have been far more severe than broken plates.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Tempe police said the incident was reported the morning of March 17 and that by late in the evening the investigation into who knocked over the $20,000 fixture was ongoing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In five minutes, the pots and flares had been knocked over and put out.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
The two masked individuals smashed through the front door with a stone and then knocked over the store's counter to steal CBD and vape products.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
At Disneyland, wind knocked over a tree, reportedly onto a guest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In Latakia, a giant bronze figure was knocked over and then dragged through the streets as people straddled its head like a Jet Ski.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the vehicles that was hit was pushed onto the median and knocked over a traffic signal.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
If the robot had knocked over these containers, the consequences could have been far more severe than broken plates.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Tempe police said the incident was reported the morning of March 17 and that by late in the evening the investigation into who knocked over the $20,000 fixture was ongoing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In five minutes, the pots and flares had been knocked over and put out.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
The two masked individuals smashed through the front door with a stone and then knocked over the store's counter to steal CBD and vape products.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
At Disneyland, wind knocked over a tree, reportedly onto a guest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In Latakia, a giant bronze figure was knocked over and then dragged through the streets as people straddled its head like a Jet Ski.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked over
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We were robbed of an incredible human.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old McGonigle, who was robbed of his first home run by center fielder Jackson Merrill in the second, worked a 10-pitch at-bat against Wandy Peralta in a lefty-on-lefty matchup that culminated with a single to right field that brought in Gleyber Torres and Colt Keith for a 4-2 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Adam Sykora scored his first goal and Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the New York Rangers downed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In other action around the league, the Utah Royals held on for a 2-1 victory over the Boston Legacy; and the Portland Thorns downed the Kansas City Current 2-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With Saturday’s loss, the Royals (0-2) dropped the series to the Braves.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the Hornets dropped into 10th place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rookie watch First-round pick Jase Richardson entered late in the first quarter and knocked down his first 3-pointer to help score a quick five points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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It will be knocked down on Saturday, and lifeguards will work out of a temporary office this upcoming season.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Crow-Armstrong had support from his team during Friday’s news conference, where first baseman Michael Busch, manager Craig Counsell, hitting coach Dustin Kelly, assistant hitting coach John Mallee and staff assistant AJ Lewis took in the scene.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Knocked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20over. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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