Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing down
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Bonner, who was re-signed by the new regime, logged 90 defensive snaps last season, permitting a TD reception but also picking off a pass.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026 -
In the 2025 regular season with the Rams, Durant hauled in three interceptions before picking off three more in the playoffs, including two in the NFC Divisional Round overtime win against the Chicago Bears.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service told the Miami Herald both fires’ plumes of smoke are blowing away from airports and toward residential areas.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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For now, the Gulf states are focused on defense and shooting down the hundreds of drones and missiles being fired at them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft and destroying armored vehicles were seized at the scene.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Bringing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20down. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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