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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In this case, the Zero Day attack downed dozens of systems for one whole minute, causing widespread catastrophe and the deaths of more than 3,000 people.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Feb. 2025 -
The structure had downed wires on top of it, first responders stressed.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Heat is one-half game ahead of the eighth-place Magic, but dropped five games behind the sixth-place Detroit Pistons (34-27) for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference that doesn’t require having to go through play-in.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the rain, the storm brought powerful wind gusts that knocked down power lines, leaving thousands in the dark early Friday morning.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Avalanches triggered during high-risk periods could be large enough to knock down trees and bury cars and humans, according to the center’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the Marlies have been floored by Steeves’ positivity at a time when many ‘tweeners would veer towards negativity.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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He’s played in 17 of 34 games ever since, felled by a torn ACL, a concussion, an ankle injury and a wrist injury that needed surgery.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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He remains deeply saddened by the death of his favorite politician, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, felled by an assassin's bullets.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Bowl (down or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowl%20%28down%20or%20over%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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