Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought down
Verb
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His uncle had been a pilot who was shot down over Hungary and was a prisoner of war until the war ended.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026 -
Moscow Mayor Sobyanin releases realtime statements when Ukrainian drones are reported shot down while heading toward the capital.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of running with Marshawn Lynch on the goal line, the Seahawks infamously chose to pass, and Wilson was picked off by Malcolm Butler to seal victory for yet another Tom Brady ring.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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His last passing attempt was nearly picked off by cornerback Kobee Minor, reaching out one-handed while covering Doubs in the middle of the field.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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Parenteau willed her team to victory in mixed 2, and then LA blew away STL in the DreamBreaker for a statement win and to take the group.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emi Buendia and a brace from John McGinn blew away Forest, who had been leading 1-0 after the first leg.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Brought down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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