1
as in bumps
to come into usually forceful contact with something
my knee knocked against the table leg when I tried to get up quickly
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2
as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told
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3
as in blames
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
hey, don't knock it until you've tried it
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as in blows
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the door a good knock
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2
as in misfortunes
bad luck or an example of this
getting his college degree was a six year adventure not without its share of knocks along the way
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as in setbacks
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the geneticist's reputation took a knock when several of his peers were unable to confirm his research findings
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Recent Examples of knocks
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
First, any major event such as a the emergence of DeepSeek that knocks the AI thesis could have a sizeable impact on the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In the video posted on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Public Records Unit YouTube channel, Flores can be seen lifting his head up after an officer knocks on the driver's door window of his stationary vehicle.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
However, this week’s knocks to Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe expedited his full debut.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
His visit to her is the kind of single scene where an Oscar winner like Steenburgen knocks it out of the park.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The fun-loving entertainment hub doesn't yet have a US product page, but is up for pre-order on Amazon for US$799 (though there is a promo coupon available at time of writing that knocks a few dollars off that ticket price).
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
When cosmic rays — including, in part, plain old protons from the Sun’s solar wind — strike the Moon, the recoil from those heavy elements knocks them into an excited state.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Both saber makers offer models suitable for children, which are largely, if not entirely, made of plastic, so they are designed to withstand a few knocks and bumps without causing too much damage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alvarez had three knocks, including an RBI double to open the scoring.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bubba purposefully knocks a girl down with a dodgeball, and when Mary tells him to stop being mean, Bubba punches her.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
First, any major event such as a the emergence of DeepSeek that knocks the AI thesis could have a sizeable impact on the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In the video posted on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Public Records Unit YouTube channel, Flores can be seen lifting his head up after an officer knocks on the driver's door window of his stationary vehicle.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
However, this week’s knocks to Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe expedited his full debut.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
His visit to her is the kind of single scene where an Oscar winner like Steenburgen knocks it out of the park.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
The fun-loving entertainment hub doesn't yet have a US product page, but is up for pre-order on Amazon for US$799 (though there is a promo coupon available at time of writing that knocks a few dollars off that ticket price).
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
When cosmic rays — including, in part, plain old protons from the Sun’s solar wind — strike the Moon, the recoil from those heavy elements knocks them into an excited state.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The bunker context had knocks-on for the narrative, Pina argued.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Both saber makers offer models suitable for children, which are largely, if not entirely, made of plastic, so they are designed to withstand a few knocks and bumps without causing too much damage.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alvarez had three knocks, including an RBI double to open the scoring.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks
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Your second step should be to determine how high flood water is likely to rise in your area if a storm hits.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the fashion week cycle continues, celebrity beauty hits an all-time high.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … CJ PEARSON – Kamala Harris blames everyone but the Black voters who rejected her.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Farley blames a lack of awareness surrounding the shortage.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hockey players aren’t known for being shy about fighting over different plays on the ice, but Wayne Gretzky and his current compatriots have learned not to come to blows.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rancorous debate in the GOTW meeting room as the panel nearly came to blows, with Broncos-Eagles supporters threatening a walkout as Bucs-Seahawks advocates were kicking over chairs.—
Greg Cote
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amid the Mets' misfortunes, Michael Kay, a radio host and play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, decided to weigh in.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unimaginable misfortunes have the Ravens in this precarious situation, and certainly could continue.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The setbacks last year were against Oregon and Penn State, the latter game being in the College Football Playoff.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the team will surely look to upgrade its starting rotation after a series of injuries and setbacks drove its early exit.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cilantro is key because its chlorophyllic sharpness slaps the stupor out of the starchy beans.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Richter asks before leaning on a chair upside down as Slater slaps his butt again.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Knocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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