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as in robbing
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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as in downing
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 knocking over
Luckily, this deal squashes that qualm by knocking over $300 from the sticker shocker!
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Hotel security believed Zimmerman was intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar, and more.
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Peter Burditt,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Beteille said his group was waved through a metal detector before another security employee pushed them forward, knocking over part of it.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Before 2014, Major League Baseball runners trying to score often tried knocking over a catcher who was blocking the plate.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
During a recent demonstration, the robot, guided by engineers, gingerly lifted and placed cups at a minibar, at one point knocking over a dish.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
People ducked under tables and chairs, knocking over table settings.
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Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
The robot was captured on video at the Haidilao location approaching a table before pounding on it, then knocking over utensils and food in front of customers.
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Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Hotel security believed Zimmerman was intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar, and more.
—
Peter Burditt,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Beteille said his group was waved through a metal detector before another security employee pushed them forward, knocking over part of it.
—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Before 2014, Major League Baseball runners trying to score often tried knocking over a catcher who was blocking the plate.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
During a recent demonstration, the robot, guided by engineers, gingerly lifted and placed cups at a minibar, at one point knocking over a dish.
—
ABC News,
11 May 2026
The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
People ducked under tables and chairs, knocking over table settings.
—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
The robot was captured on video at the Haidilao location approaching a table before pounding on it, then knocking over utensils and food in front of customers.
—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking over
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The action leaves Okello Chatrie convicted of robbing a bank in Virginia in 2019 after police tracked him down by searching for smartphones in the area where robbery occurred.
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The men are accused of robbing Banks, shooting him multiple times and fleeing.
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The Midwest, meanwhile, was recovering from a strong line of storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging homes, and downing trees and power lines in the region.
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Parts of Anne Arundel County were thrashed by high winds Friday night as a severe storm rolled through the area, downing trees and causing power outages.
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Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
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Top Employees Making Avoidable Mistakes One sign is when your best people start dropping the ball.
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The fire spread into the building, compromising its roof, keeping firefighters from going inside and quickly knocking down the flames.
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In both cases, tornadoes about 200 yards wide traveled roughly 2 miles, toppling trees, tossing lawn furniture and knocking down power lines.
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Leveraged ETFs that aim to amplify SpaceX’s performance by providing double the returns (or losses) are already hitting the market.
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Ahead of the impending heat wave hitting the Pittsburgh area, Allegheny County officials have activated a Code Red Heat Advisory for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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“Knocking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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