BOWL (DOWN OR OVER) Synonyms: 41 Similar Words

bowl (down or over)

verb

Definition of bowl (down or over)

as in to down

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the exuberant dog bowled over several children

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Nearly everyone rides a stationary bike — high tension, low speed — after a match and quickly downs a protein recovery drink.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry said that its forces downed 416 Ukrainian drones overnight into Thursday morning.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of down

Verb

Doves love to concentrate on a power line and then drop into a field.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Even those inside Newcastle United were questioning the commitment and focus of some of their star players last season, when a staggering 27 points were dropped from winning positions.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of drop

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Itauma had never needed to go past the sixth round in his first 14 professional bouts and tired visibly after taking command of the early rounds, with Hrgovic absorbing a barrage of hits even after being knocked down in the second round.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
While knocking down those bearish arguments, Nvidia especially stressed the opportunities that these investments offer.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of knock down

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Thibodeaux then came over knocked over Jackson remained on the field but was replaced by Caedan Wallace on the next set of team drills.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Video from the scene showed one car flipped on its side with debris scattered across the sidewalk and a trash can knocked over.

— Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of knock over

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Bathroom tile flooring cost Basic ceramic tile can cost as little as $2 to $3 per square foot from a home improvement store like Lowes or The Home Depot.

— Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
So, who wowed the judges, floored the crowd and clinched the final, coveted sash?

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of floor

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Rincker, a German immigrant, was known for casting the bell that hung from the first Cook County Courthouse, which was felled by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Frightened that she may be plagued by the same mental illness that felled her mom, Gemma stubbornly refuses to believe anything is wrong.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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