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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
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2
as in to take down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
they'll have to knock down the price of those televisions if they expect to sell any
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as in KO
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Recent Examples of knock down
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
The former Maryland standout hit 5-of-7 of her shots from the field, including knocking down 2-of-3 3-point attempts.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2023
From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar, to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices, there's been a frenzy of competition.
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Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
18 Nov. 2022
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
After both players helmets got knocked off, Kastelic scored the knockdown with an overhand right.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The California Senate is likely to echo the Assembly’s performance Thursday, leaving little space for industry lobbyists and other opponents to knock down the tax increases.
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Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
The former Maryland standout hit 5-of-7 of her shots from the field, including knocking down 2-of-3 3-point attempts.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
When the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to represent Collin, a philosophical dispute became a knockdown, drag-out battle.
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Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2023
From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar, to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices, there's been a frenzy of competition.
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Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
18 Nov. 2022
Noun
Wilder got the only knockdown in the eighth round, sending Chisora through the ropes, but the American was deducted a point in the same round for pushing.
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ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
After both players helmets got knocked off, Kastelic scored the knockdown with an overhand right.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cendejas is a partner at the Strategy Group and has worked with several notable winning political campaigns, including San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Wahab’s first run for Senate against former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei in 2022.
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The Red Sox have won seven of his last eight games.
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Now, in his campaign for Congress, Lyman wants to take down the establishment, limit the federal government, bolster rural viability and increase transparency, especially around elections.
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The company stated that DroneLight can take down a single drone in just one to two seconds.
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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Storms could also cause power outages and downed trees.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.
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The pound-for-pound star walked through a determined Antonio Vargas en route to a sixth-round, one-punch KO to become a three-division champion on Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.
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After a depressing four-year hiatus, Bus Palladium has been transformed into a 35-room luxury hotel with a bar, restaurant, and club by building owner Christian Casmèze and hotelier Nicolas Saltiel, with architecture and interiors by the design firm Studio KO.
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.
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The agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire period; the strait could potentially close up again after that, or logistical concerns could arise if Tehran demands to earn traffic fees.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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