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

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noun

as in KO

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Recent Examples of knock down
Verb
Since 2010, the Supreme Court has issued a series of rulings knocking down campaign finance restrictions. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Thornton knocked down a late-clock 3-pointer, Gabby Williams hit a 30-foot pull-up and Salaün put in a tough shot at the rim to cap off an 11-0 run, giving the Valkyries a 41-29 lead at halftime. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 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
The first knockdown was a flash knockdown, bounced it off and came back harder. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026 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. — ABC News, 4 Apr. 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
  • Wyatt Langford then hit one off the fence to drive in the winning run.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Conine certainly did his part to keep the Marlins’ winning ways going after Miami had a rocky start to the game on Thursday.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of win
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  • Land managers can also send in hand crews to take down shrubs with loppers, hoes and chainsaws.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Cap goes rogue with his crew, Iron Man recruits supervillains to take down his fellow hero, and Spider-Man unmasks his secret identity for the first time.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of take down
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  • After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut is now an 18-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion after blowing out the competition once again, this time by downing 66 hot dogs and buns in Coney Island.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
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  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of reduce
Adjective
  • 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
  • Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
    — Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of decreased
Noun
  • Yakhyaev's 8-second KO stands out, too, and could likely lead to Julius Walker's release from the promotion.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 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
Definition of KO
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  • Pediatric surgeons earn $450,810 a year, on average, as of 2024, according to federal data.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of earn
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  • If your pet already has a microchip, make sure the information is up to date; sometimes, even pets with microchips can’t be identified because the phone number associated with them has been disconnected.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Without considering objects, understanding history is incomplete, leaving people today disconnected from those who lived it.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
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