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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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Still, after Davis was knocked around in a three-run fourth and Dreyer was punished for walking the bases loaded in his four-run fifth, the Dodgers needed more from their offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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

He was knocked around for five earned runs and nine hits over five innings in his last start against Tampa Bay.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2023

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 dragged himself to the kitchenette and knocked around until he came up with a lighter.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen