KNOCKING (ABOUT) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

knocking (about)

verb

present participle of knock (about)

as in wandering

to move about from place to place aimlessly we knocked about from town to town, looking for work

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More Phillies players and staff joined them, wandering around the field and the house from the movie for the next 40 minutes.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The young mountain lion was spotted wandering along Foothill Boulevard between San Dimas Avenue and San Dimas Canyon Road in the morning, according to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of wandering

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As Loui Ridi, an Ohio resident who owns one of the houses, landed in Israel, settlers were still roaming near Qusra, according to video footage taken by his brother.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of roaming

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If the object is drifting through the field of view from left to right, place it on the far left to keep it in view for as long as possible.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
And Chiles is the most versatile — capable of drifting between edge rusher and a coverage aide.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of drifting

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There’s a nice localised touch via a railway footbridge on the approach depicting the highs of Southampton’s football history and the delights of the city centre, particularly Oxford Street, can be enjoyed before strolling on to the match.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
After virtually strolling through City in Belmira’s video model, some of its mysterious puzzle pieces do, gratifyingly, start to come together.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of strolling

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After 30 years of cruising, the writer considers a balcony cabin the most consistently worthwhile upgrade.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
An erotic thriller that captures the dying charm of Thailand’s stand-alone cinemas which also serve as cruising sites for closeted gay men.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cruising

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