knock down 1 of 3

verb

ˈnäk-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce knock down (audio)
Definition of knock downnext
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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knockdown

2 of 3

adjective

chiefly British
as in dropped

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knockdown

3 of 3

noun

as in KO

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Recent Examples of knock down
Verb
Even Rebecca Allen, who again entered the starting lineup with the team dealing with injuries, imposed her will, knocking down three treys as a result of the fluid offense getting the opponent out of sorts. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Firefighters knocked down a fire at a Burger King restaurant early Thursday morning, authorities said. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
That competitive mariachi exists is a knockdown effect of this. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 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
Noun
Sandhagen’s leg was injured in the first round after a submission attempt from Sandhagen bounced back with a strong second frame, but a knockdown in the third and several takedowns gave Bautista the win in the worst fight of the night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said on Monday that a complete knockdown has not yet been declared, as hotspots smolder inside the building. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
  1. win
  2. take down
  3. down
  4. reduce
  5. decreased
  6. KO
  7. earn
  8. disconnect
Verb
  • In the last few years, Penn State’s singular focus – to win a national championship – clouded everything else.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The club was rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster but won a first post-Munich trophy, the FA Cup, earlier that year.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of win
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  • The next playable portion is a boss battle against a giant Sentinel robot, where Sabretooth and Mystique help Wolverine take down Trask’s latest invention.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Previously, only sidewalk cafes could operate in all seasons, while cafes on the street were only allowed to be open from April through November, and then had to be taken down.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of take down
Verb
  • Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces downed at least 822 Ukrainian drones overnight.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Waitman had three punts downed inside the 20-yard line, including two inside the 10 in the first half.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
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  • The South in particular faces higher rates of obesity and other health challenges that have further reduced the pool of eligible recruits and contributed to higher injury rates during basic training, according to service data.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The historic supply shock has also been softened by other factors, including alternative export routes out of the Gulf, China reducing its oil imports, the United States increasing production and drawdowns from global oil stockpiles.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
Adjective
  • Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.
    — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of decreased
Noun
  • The top five holdings, in order of holding size, are Apple (AAPL), American Express (AXP), Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO), and Bank of America (BAC).
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026
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Verb
  • Buffalo’s synthetic turf earned an F grade from Bills players in the NFLPA’s annual report card last year.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of earn
Verb
  • Unlike a normal brake change, there’s no need to disconnect a caliper.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.
    — Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnect

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