1
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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3
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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Heat is willing to remain patient with Ware, in part because his potential is tantalizing as an athletic 7-footer with a 7-foot-5 wingspan who also has the ability to knock down threes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
San Francisco ended that drive with only a field goal, in part because Woolen made a touchdown-saving knockdown on a pass meant for Pearsall on second-and-goal from the 9.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Allen watched the Bills’ defense knock down two of Patrick Mahomes' final last-second heaves into the end zone to seal Buffalo’s win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Heat is willing to remain patient with Ware, in part because his potential is tantalizing as an athletic 7-footer with a 7-foot-5 wingspan who also has the ability to knock down threes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Noun
Naquan Jones had an important tackle-for-loss, stopping a drive, and a knockdown.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
San Francisco ended that drive with only a field goal, in part because Woolen made a touchdown-saving knockdown on a pass meant for Pearsall on second-and-goal from the 9.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
Verb
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The Bruins won for the fifth time in six games despite going 0 for 6 on the power play a day after beating the Rangers 10-2.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Though the Heat is returning home for three games, Miami won’t be heavily favored to win any of them.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tempers flared between these division rivals with just over a minute left in the second as Verhaeghe took down Artem Zub with a cross-check from behind.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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The show followed Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), a former British military officer who goes undercover to help take down Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), a cunning, amoral arms dealer helping to destabilize the Middle East.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Knowles downed his and then reached over and drank the two belonging to a girl next to him, who didn’t care much for liquor.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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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
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Joshua has had 32 total fights with 28 wins including 25 by KO.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
17 Nov. 2025
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But generally, most of the Panthers’ KO returns seems to be around the 30.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After doing some work onstage, the actor and comedian finally began appearing on-screen in the 1970s, earning small roles in TV shows like Police Woman, The Waltons and The Jeffersons.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oh, and don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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