as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we knocked about from town to town, looking for work
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as in rollicking
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
a knockabout game of football in the mud
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as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the book is one writer's journey of self-discovery as a restless knockabout
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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2017
Adjective
Though thematically vague, thinly plotted and without a reliably sympathetic soul to cling to, the movie has a mutinous energy and an absurd, knockabout charm; even its violence is more quirky than brutal.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock (about)
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Most of the dogs love roaming around by themselves, but there's no doubt which breed likes to be around the staff at all times.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The story unfolds in a single spot from a single camera position, from dinosaurs roaming the ground where a home is later constructed and where families spend decades of their lives.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Joy’s jazzy, smoky version of the Marvin Gaye classic, coupled with her velvety vocals, sparked another rollicking ovation led by John who was the first to stand up.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2023
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His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator.Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023
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To settle in for the show, wander along to Café Hafa.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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And George wandering past shops where a mural of masters and slaves makes the nation’s colonialist legacy seem quaint.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Much of the success is owed to Russell’s immaculate lead performance, deftly blending momentous intimations via the smallest gestures, before turning on a dime to deliver big, boisterous, off-the-cuff outbursts.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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There’s no studio audience for the day’s shoot, so the crew is filling in with boisterous feedback after every punch line.Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Original material began to emerge — songs that were melodic and oblique in equal measure, with arpeggiated guitar hooks and Stipe’s lyrics drifting in and out of focus.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The stock fell more than 10% and drifted lower in the following days on concerns that AMD cannot ramp up its AI sales fast enough.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Couples who regularly bring laughter into daily interactions—whether by sharing a laugh over a minor mishap or adding humor to chores—find their relationship remains lively and enjoyable.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Amid the lively competition, there are days when freshman Trent Perry makes a case as the team’s best player in the backcourt, adding to the intrigue over rotations and minutes allocation.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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There was a college homecoming feel with members of the Divine Nine, the network of Black fraternities and sororities, stepping and strolling to upbeat music.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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See the village decorated for the holidays, watch handcrafting demonstrations, and stroll the grounds, hot apple cider and kettle corn in hand.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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With just four days to go, Vice President Kamala Harris brought her closing argument to Milwaukee for a raucous rally and concert featuring some of the top Black female rappers and hip-hop artists.Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a surprise twist, one of the attendees at the raucous event turned out to be Chalamet himself.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Knock (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20%28about%29. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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