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as in robs
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught
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as in downs
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 knocks over
But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks over
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Left fielder Mark Collins robs Galloway of a hit with a diving catch.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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The loss snaps Boston’s three-game win streak and drops the club back into sole possession of last place.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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If the pressure suddenly drops or rises, the app instantly sends a notification.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The Court of International Trade knocks down a new global levy.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Knocks over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20over. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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