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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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After Ben Casparius was knocked around in a historic blowout on Friday night, Wrobleski suffered a similar fate against Houston’s surging lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 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

CALGARY, Alberta — Under the shadow of Friday’s trade deadline, the Kraken were knocked around at Scotiabank Saddledome, particularly their top defensive pairing.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

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

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson