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 The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026 Beteille said his group was waved through a metal detector before another security employee pushed them forward, knocking over part of it. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Hotel security believed Zimmerman was intoxicated before his show during soundcheck, reportedly falling and stumbling onstage, throwing microphones, tossing cymbals, knocking over parts of his drum kit, swinging a guitar, and more. — Peter Burditt, USA Today, 25 June 2026 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
  • According to prosecutors, Pooh Shiesty robbed the record label owner of about $450,000 worth of items including his wedding band, a watch, a pair of earrings and cash.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Florida state prosecutors allege that in February 2026, Arnold coordinated and directed his codefendants to lure three men to an apartment where the men were robbed, beaten and held at gunpoint.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of rob
Verb
  • The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of drop
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  • After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut is now an 18-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion after blowing out the competition once again, this time by downing 66 hot dogs and buns in Coney Island.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of down
Verb
  • Carr knocked down a three on an offensive rebound for the Lakers’ first summer league points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of knock down
Verb
  • That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
    — Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of fell
Verb
  • Against Cardinals’ starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore, the Braves mustered just one hit and one run through five innings of an eventual 5-3 loss.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Thomas had hit a leadoff double, but Michael Massey, Salvador Perez and John Rave failed to drive him in.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of hit
Verb
  • In January 2023, my doctor was floored — the tumors were gone.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Would some good old-fashioned linoleum flooring help calm one down?
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of floor
Verb
  • The quake knocked out power to about 8,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers, injured several people and caused thousands of dollars in damage to local businesses as merchandise was shaken from store shelves.
    — Velvet Wu July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Germany is the first major team knocked out of the tournament.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of knock out

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“Knock over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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