Thesaurus results for KNOCK OVER

knock over

verb

Definition of knock over

as in to rob

to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught

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as in to drop

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 knock over Officers found a large amount of blood on one side of the bed, plant with dirt knocked over next to the bed and some of the soil that got dragged to the bathroom, the affidavit notes. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Others tripped over the hurdles on the track, knocking over almost every one. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 Trees are especially vulnerable to being knocked over from incoming gusts due to prolonged wet soil from yesterday's storm. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 Doing so can knock over a fellow passenger’s food or cause a drink spill. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock over

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Verb

Daily life on death row nearly robbed him of his sanity, Duncan said.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
Others argue restrictions could rob the world of a utopian future.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rob

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

Verb

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

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

Verb

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

Definition of fell

Verb

Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The American military undertook fresh strikes against Iran, hitting air defense and radar system targets.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

Verb

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

Verb

When expectations were highest at Ole Miss (2024), the Rebels got knocked out of the CFP race with losses to middling Kentucky and Florida teams.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
And the knock out dish is the tomato pasta which features a selection of local grown tomatoes prepared a number of ways, all cooked with al dente spaghetti.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of knock out

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