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knockdown

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adjective

chiefly British

knockdown

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knockdown
Verb
When the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to represent Collin, a philosophical dispute became a knockdown, drag-out battle. 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. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
Adjective
Justine Randall-Pizarro, 18, was slated to appear in court to face indictment in a slew of pending transit cases — including one involving an alleged knockdown, drag-out, pepper-spraying fight with an MTA supervisor on May 26. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025 And while Mack had a Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt, Parsons has more sacks, and quarterback knockdowns over his first four seasons. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Noun
The crowds broke through a barrier and knocked down signs during the chase before tackling a passenger to the ground. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Building it—the final phase of the project—will likely require knocking down some adjacent apartment buildings and displacing residents. D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knockdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockdown
Verb
  • Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s all fine and dandy, but watching these two numbskulls, like Pinky and the Brain with lobotomies, try to take down Tamra is not fun.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Here's everything to know about the former cartel kingpin's life 10 years after the FBI took down his global drug empire.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Report downed power lines to the police.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The weapon can also fly more than 45 miles to strike mobile targets, reducing the amount of time that aircrews spend in harm’s way.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Robert Shapiro, a professor of government and public affairs at Columbia University, questioned whether the removal of social media would meaningfully reduce the likelihood of political violence.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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.
    Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020
  • Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.
    Scott Moritz, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2020
Noun
  • His fights have been described as Tap, Snap, or Nap, with the latter distinction often referring to Craig losing by KO.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Antonio Clark 95-yard KO return TD.
    Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • City records point toward demolition City records, however, show that the company filed for and, on Tuesday, received a permit to disconnect the city water line, often a precursor to demolition.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Knockdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockdown. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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