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as in earned
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 dismantled
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in reduced
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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Recent Examples of knocked down
But regulators knocked down the total penalty to $242,800.
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
The Nittany Lions, who entered Saturday's match at the iconic Rose Bowl as over three touchdown favorites, were knocked down by the then 0-4 Bruins on the road.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Stocks were knocked down a bit in afternoon trading by declines in key technology names like Palantir Technologies, Tesla and Nvidia.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Mitchell knocked down the resulting free throw to extend Indiana’s lead to eight.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But one simply has to appreciate the cruel irony of such a deluxe number being knocked down by a pedestrian bus rather than, say, a Rolls-Royce or a Daimler.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kolek knocked down nearly 40 percent of his three-point attempts across his final two collegiate campaigns.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
To make the job a little less painful, Amazon knocked down the price of a complete leaf rake set to just $20.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
The Nittany Lions, who entered Saturday's match at the iconic Rose Bowl as over three touchdown favorites, were knocked down by the then 0-4 Bruins on the road.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Stocks were knocked down a bit in afternoon trading by declines in key technology names like Palantir Technologies, Tesla and Nvidia.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Mitchell knocked down the resulting free throw to extend Indiana’s lead to eight.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But one simply has to appreciate the cruel irony of such a deluxe number being knocked down by a pedestrian bus rather than, say, a Rolls-Royce or a Daimler.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Kolek knocked down nearly 40 percent of his three-point attempts across his final two collegiate campaigns.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
To make the job a little less painful, Amazon knocked down the price of a complete leaf rake set to just $20.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked down
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Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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This dedication earned him a city proclamation recognizing his impact on Kansas City’s art scene.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the state distributor Embrafilme was dismantled in 1990, national production nearly collapsed, silencing a generation of filmmakers.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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His conviction had been vacated weeks earlier after a court found that prosecutors had concealed evidence that would have dismantled the state’s case.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Defenders downed or suppressed 439 drones and 39 missiles, the air force said, with eight other missiles failing to reach their targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kent State was reduced to a single photo because the press was far more centralized at the time, and had the power and the influence to edit, curate, and promote a particular version of an event.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as water became scarce in the American Southwest, the allocation to Imperial Valley farmers was reduced, overflow stopped, and the Salton Sea started drying up.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Shows with the inside/outside format with discovery of hidden gardens in Paris, or outside Paris, made a special environment, disconnected from the city to discover the next summer collection.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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But in July, Urban abruptly disconnected from a radio interview in Australia after being asked a question about Kidman's love scenes with Zac Efron in her film A Family Affair.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Central Missouri dropped to 3-3, 3-1.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Get Your Mariners Postseason Gear on Fanatics To celebrate this moment, Fanatics has dropped exclusive Mariners playoff gear with commemorative hats, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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In early January, the restuarant closed for two weeks to regroup after sales decreased by 37%.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Drake claimed the single irreparably damaged his reputation and decreased his brand’s value.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Knocked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20down. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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