knock over

verb

Definition of knock overnext
1
as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully he knocked over six convenience stores before getting caught

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2
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 Posts were also knocked over and other vandalism done. — Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Advertisement In the season premiere, Elmo gets upset when Rosita’s beach ball knocks over his block tower. — Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The goo vials feature prominently in Oliver Latta’s new credit sequence, with Mark knocking over a bottle as his head inflates out of control. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 The fire likely started when a space heater was accidentally knocked over, said Assistant Fire Chief Jeramiah Melquist. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knock over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock over
  1. rob
  2. drop
  3. down
  4. knock down
  5. fell
  6. hit
  7. floor
  8. knock out
Verb
  • The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.
    — Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Tourists should also avoid displaying signs of wealth like wearing expensive jewelry, and, if robbed, not resist.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of rob
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  • Shares of the Uggs boots maker have fallen for seven consecutive weeks, dropping more than 6% in the latest five days.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 103-91 loss to the Boston Celtics (48-19) on Friday night at Kaseya Center to close a winless five-game homestand and drop its sixth straight game.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of drop
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  • Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn’t reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.
    — ILLIA NOVIKOV, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of down
Verb
  • Murray returned from a twisted ankle late in the fourth quarter to knock down a game-tying jumper with 5.3 seconds left, but it was sandwiched between Wizards 3s.
    — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Blue Devils were able to knock down a pair of free throws, and Lubin missed his three-pointer to send the game to overtime, giving Duke a 74-71 win.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of knock down
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  • In the early frames, the Sox were felled by the same issues that cost them so many games the year before: too many errors, unearned runs, and men left on base.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Here are three common leadership pitfalls that Musk's rise calls to mind and which have felled countless leaders and mass movements through history.
    — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Definition of fell
Verb
  • McIlroy only hit four fairways and averaged 294.10 yards off the tee.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Roth has in recent years hit the horror convention circuit, where he’s seen engagement rise like a geyser of blood from decapitated heads.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of hit
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  • Three shipping crates contain all the materials, including precut wall boards, flooring, roof supplies, prehung doors and windows, nails, screws, door handles, and a lock for the front door.
    — Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Wilson and eight other Omega Psi Phi fraternity pledges went to a warehouse of a flooring company in Baton Rouge on Feb. 26 for a meeting, according to the arrest warrant.
    — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of floor
Verb
  • He was knocked out in the first round by Liam Paro at 140 pounds in October 2022.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • That perception began to turn last fall, when Hurricane Helene deluged Asheville, knocking out water and electricity for months.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of knock out

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