as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
desperately thirsty, she knocked back an entire glass of water without pausing
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Recent Examples of knock back
Previous attempts to add a floating helipad have been knocked back following complaints from local residents, though largely on noise complaints and these flying taxis are much quieter.
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Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Venom: Adjust the knock back effect of Frenzied Arrival from vertical to inward, with an inward knockback angle of 75°.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) knocked back his challenge on Friday.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
People and buildings further afield will be violently knocked back.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Venom: Adjust the knock back effect of Frenzied Arrival from vertical to inward, with an inward knockback angle of 75°.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) knocked back his challenge on Friday.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
People and buildings further afield will be violently knocked back.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock back
Verb
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Hidden in London’s West End, the brasserie-style dining room is always buzzing while guests sip on bubbles and listen to live jazz.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kesha took to her own Twitter to share a selfie while sipping from a Wendy’s cup.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Knock back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20back. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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