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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
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.
—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
Bess finally blurted out, gesticulating and knocking over her glass of wine just as Sam opened a new bottle.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Bess finally blurted out, gesticulating and knocking over her glass of wine just as Sam opened a new bottle.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking over
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Philadelphia Police are looking for three suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood Sunday night.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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By Bay City News A Northern California man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for robbing three banks and carjacking a rideshare driver during a crime spree that spanned late 2024 and early 2025, prosecutors announced Friday.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
6 June 2026
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Storms that moved in Wednesday afternoon, downing trees and damaging some buildings, were expected to be followed by more wild weather in the evening.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Workers started industrial action at all three Inpex facilities last week, downing tools for four hours a day among other measures.—
Sing Yee Ong,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
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Orlando was also one of the cheaper destinations on the list, with average summer flights around $244, and some routes dropping below $70 depending on departure city and timing.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Health inspectors found one vermin dropping on the shelf that was storing liquor and several old vermin droppings on the floor corner behind a metal cabinet.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Brunson didn’t have a good start to this game, knocking down his opening three-pointer to begin the game and going 0-of-6 from there in the first quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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That featured Sprewell scoring 35 of their 77 points and Johnson knocking down the deciding shot with 47 seconds left.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Pages followed with a single and Keller loaded the bases by hitting Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy with two outs.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Knocking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20over. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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