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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Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.

— Liz Gray, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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My latest obsession is Trader Joe’s new Spicy Pink Salt with Crushed Red Chili Pepper, which sells for only $2, and is admittedly easy to miss when roaming down the spice aisle.

— Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Looking for a place to cool off By early afternoon Friday in Washington, hundreds of people were roaming the grounds of the National Mall, home to the Great American State Fair.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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The chair owns much of the relationship architecture that allows both sides to work without drifting into passivity or intrusion.

— David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Early in the first quarter, Stirtz highlighted his off-ball repertoire and spatial awareness in drifting to the left wing for an open 3-pointer — his first of two makes Saturday.

— Latif Love, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

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These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
Here’s how to spend a day strolling, dining, and taking it as slowly as the locals do.

— Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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