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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
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
Eufy Security Camera Deal The E30 provides a 4K ultra-clear window into your sanctuary, using on-device AI to distinguish between a burglar and a pet knocking over a plant.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 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
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
Eufy Security Camera Deal The E30 provides a 4K ultra-clear window into your sanctuary, using on-device AI to distinguish between a burglar and a pet knocking over a plant.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 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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Also in 2007, Spencer was sentenced concurrently to seven years in prison for choking a woman, slamming her head to the ground, and robbing her of her cellphone, and for smashing into a woman's car and ransacking it, prosecutors said.
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Now that shares are hovering just above the company’s opening price, struggling to clear even the mid $150s by midday Wednesday, Musk’s net value has once again shrunk to a still-obscene $957 billion, according to Bloomberg‘s Billionaires Index, robbing him of his new honorific.
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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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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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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.
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Given the quick-hitting nature of the early morning showers, along with the very isolated nature of afternoon storms, not much rain is expected Friday.
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After slashing its Scope 3 carbon emissions by 20 percent from a 2019 baseline and hitting its target five years ahead of schedule, the Uniqlo parent company has raised the stakes, aiming for an additional 10 percent reduction by 2030.
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“Knocking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20over. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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