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knocking about

VERB

roam, wander

Synonyms

WEAK

drift ramble range rove traipse travel walk

Antonyms

WEAK

stay wait

VERB

roam

Synonyms

WEAK

drift knock around ramble range rove traipse travel walk wander

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t a truant officer at his door, though — no one had ever come knocking about that.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023

Bayer's shares lag those of its global rivals, having fallen about 40% - knocking about 30 billion euros off its market valuation - since it bought Monsanto in 2018 for about $63 billion.

From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2023

For one thing, “Dream” is laugh-out-loud funny, with sharp double-takes, clown antics, huffing, puffing and vaudeville-style knocking about.

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2022

It’s currently $89.23 on eBay with code VDAY15OFF, knocking about $41 off its usual full price of $129.99.

From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2022

Down below I could hear Hamilton knocking about, lifting boards and looking for leaks.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos