Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: knocking

Synonyms:

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A 7-9 season in 2014 got the juices flowing again, and the Vikes were back to knocking on the door in 2015 at 11-5 winning the NFC north en route to a wild-card weekend matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/8/20/23836720/the-curse-of-1998-part-6

“A few clubs were knocking and I’m on an attractive average for my potential, so when Poole came in, it was a done deal pretty much straightaway.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23536482.adam-roynon-eyes-sgb-championship-title-poole-pirates/?ref=rss

After 15 takes, they finally had one going that wasn’t upset by pedestrians or other real world elements, but then a taxi ran a red light, very nearly knocking Hoffman and Voight down as they crossed the street.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/movie-mistakes-errors-bloopers-netflix-b2455999.html

After knocking "a fair bit of rust out" on Thursday, Flanagan found his groove.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8098333/smith-in-familiar-territory-as-he-closes-in-on-tps-hunter-valley-title/?src=rss

After knocking almost half a second off his own 100m world record in the heats, he reaches the 100m final as favourite for gold, starting in lane four between Van der Burgh and the threatening American Cody Miller.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/adam-peaty-timeline-olympics-medals-depression-b2348225.html

After knocking down the original home on the property, the couple’s build features five bedrooms, a bar, gym, cinema room and even a huge outdoor pool.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/14/michelle-keegan-mark-wright-unveil-christmas-home-19821449/

After knocking the ball loose but failing to get it out of the sand on his first attempt, Hall saved par by popping it out on the next try.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/tour-rookie-harry-hall-up-3-despite-harris-english-ace-at-colonial/

After several weeks of knocking on the door, Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” officially enters the Top 10 at pop radio.

Source: https://headlineplanet.com/home/2023/04/09/lady-gagas-bloody-mary-officially-enters-top-10-at-pop-radio/

A liberal-leaning nonprofit group is knocking Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) over her opposition to a bill that provides increased health care benefits for some veterans on the anniversary of its passage.

Source: https://www.onnradio.com/2023/08/11/group-knocks-boebert-over-pact-act-opposition/

Although lower interest rates and the possible launch of Bitcoin ETFs point to price trends carrying on, if things fail to play out in line with expectations, Bitcoin could take a big tumble, knocking down WULF and other miners alongside it.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/12/smart-shorts7-meme-stocks-to-bet-against-in-2024/

Although Otto wants to be left alone, his neighbors keep knocking on his door.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/01/12/a-man-called-otto-tom-hanks-review/

“And I absolutely hated it because he was either intercepting a pass, knocking passes down, sacking me – something that just made my day miserable.”

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/ben-roethlisberger-describes-love-hate-relationship-with-terrell-suggs-calls-him-first-ballot-hall-of-famer/

And if you forget that … well, then Krampus might come knocking.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/great-holiday-themed-horror-movies/

And since there are few if any consequences, knocking out Raphael is worth a shot, especially considering the possibility it may be patched out of in the near future.

Source: https://screenrant.com/baldurs-gate-3-beat-raphael-trick-act-one/

And that's when the procession starts: patient after patient knocking on my door asking for a cigarette, and a lighter.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/dottore/italy-naples-language-insults-2659998776

And then, of course, when Matt Taibbi is testifying, the IRS is knocking on his door.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/04/02/jim-jordan-everythings-on-the-table-regarding-manhattan-da-alvin-bragg/

Anyone who uses a illegally modified Amazon Fire TV Stick has been warned that the police may be knocking at their door.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/money/illegal-amazon-fire-tv-stick-28327367

A person at The Grove apartments called for help after she said a man was knocking on her door and appeared dangerous, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/news/colorado-springs-area/police-in-colorado-springs-shot-and-killed-armed-man-early-monday-morning

As recently as 2019, Houthi rebels attacked an oil refinery complex in Saudi Arabia, knocking off 4 m b/d of capacity for several weeks.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4611129-goehring-and-rozencwajg-q1-2023-natural-resource-market-commentary?source=feed_all_articles