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knocked around

VERB

roam, wander

Synonyms

WEAK

drift ramble range rove traipse travel walk

Antonyms

WEAK

stay wait

Example Sentences

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Tampa Bay got knocked around by Detroit on Monday night, including Mike Evans suffering a broken collarbone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Despite striking out seven batters, he was knocked around for a five-spot in the third, punctuated by a hanging curveball Michael Toglia hit for a grand slam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Gallen recently pitched a shutout against the Cubs, helping his case, but he was knocked around by the Mets on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

“He’s been rock solid in the middle. He’s been strong, he’s been physical, not getting knocked around, really smart, very consistent and very composed. He’s in a leadership position here and he’s embraced that.’

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2023

A few feet away, Glenn Allen knocked around balls with another Wallace player.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson