as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we knocked about from town to town, looking for work
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as in rollicking
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
a knockabout game of football in the mud
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as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the book is one writer's journey of self-discovery as a restless knockabout
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Recent Examples of knock (about)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2017
Adjective
Though thematically vague, thinly plotted and without a reliably sympathetic soul to cling to, the movie has a mutinous energy and an absurd, knockabout charm; even its violence is more quirky than brutal.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock (about)
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Understanding black bears Black bears roam across much of North America.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This shadowy faction has been roaming the galaxy and mass-converting citizens, but their intent is unknown — something for players to discover over the coming weeks and months.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Joy’s jazzy, smoky version of the Marvin Gaye classic, coupled with her velvety vocals, sparked another rollicking ovation led by John who was the first to stand up.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2023
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His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator.Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023
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Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bottle pee–er Dwayne Johnson, who voices the boisterous South Pacific super-human Maui in Moana 2, logged two movies in the top five over the weekend; his Amazon MGM Christmas-on-creatine action flick, Red One, came in a distant fourth with $18.7 million in North American receipts.Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City’s most fervent fans.Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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Winds cold gust as high at 35 mph and cause blowing and drifting snow and low visibilities. Expect icy roads.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Users are likely to drift into a state of physical and mental relaxation, becoming calm, tranquil, and aware.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Guests arrived to glasses of chilled champagne, fond embraces, and the buzz of lively conversation.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Better still, guests at Battel Hall, can simply stroll back to the house, where the lights have come on and a warm welcome awaits.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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While Queen seemed resistant to the crowd’s raucous support of the home team, Willard seemed to acknowledge that the first away game from Xfinity Center in College Park not involving a neutral venue impacted the players.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of the Kennedy assassination, many sporting events were called off, and the raucous, patriotic annual match between the two service academies nearly met the same fate.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Knock (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20%28about%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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