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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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.
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ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Noun
The first knockdown was a flash knockdown, bounced it off and came back harder.
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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.
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ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.
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Trump eventually took down the post but followed it up a few days later with another AI image showing him embraced by Jesus in front of an American flag.
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The 150-foot-by-300-foot flag, which hangs on the dam's south-facing wall, was temporarily taken down in June after developing a large tear.
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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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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.
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
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Yakhyaev's 8-second KO stands out, too, and could likely lead to Julius Walker's release from the promotion.
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It’s commonly known as a walkoff KO, and O’Malley has mastered the celebration in recent years.
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Meanwhile, Warren’s second pitch of that plate appearance made for some chin music — more so than the one that Contreras walked on — and earned a glare from the batter.
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This basic tank has earned 2,900 five-star ratings, and reviewers are raving about its quality and fit.
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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.
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Without considering objects, understanding history is incomplete, leaving people today disconnected from those who lived it.
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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