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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing down
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The Dead Don't Die In Jim Jarmusch's absurdist apocalypse comedy, flesh-craving zombies raid the once-tranquil town of Centerville, picking off its residents one by one.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Bailey wound up deflecting 21 throws and picking off 10 others.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tolle set the tone early, blowing away Pirates leadoff hitter Jared Triolo with four straight fastballs for his first career strikeout.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Poland's military reported shooting down multiple unidentified aerial vehicles (UAVs) early on September 10, following what officials described as a violation of national airspace.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite shooting down any suggestions of infidelity, she’s continued to field the questions and comments, responding politely to the seemingly never-ending queries.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bringing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20down. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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