1
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
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
Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
After a large fire was knocked down at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility, the Los Angeles Fire Department says responsibility for the property was returned to the owner and tenant on Friday.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
With a plea agreement, prosecutors knocked down the murder charge to second-degree and dismissed the two others.
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Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
By September of 2017, the building had been knocked down entirely, leaving an empty lot used for parking.
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Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Crews knocked down hot spots inside the containment lines, slowing the fire’s spread.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
These Knicks — new Knicks absolutely playing the way the old ones did — have gotten knocked down before in these playoffs.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Firefighters have declared the blaze knocked down but will stay on scene for flare-ups as demolition begins, while officials promise a health-conscious cleanup that minimizes impacts on surrounding residents.
—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
After a large fire was knocked down at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility, the Los Angeles Fire Department says responsibility for the property was returned to the owner and tenant on Friday.
—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
With a plea agreement, prosecutors knocked down the murder charge to second-degree and dismissed the two others.
—
Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
By September of 2017, the building had been knocked down entirely, leaving an empty lot used for parking.
—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Crews knocked down hot spots inside the containment lines, slowing the fire’s spread.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
While the sticker shock of what is typically a $13 trip enraged the masses—the price was initially announced at $150 in April, before it got knocked down to 98 bucks in the face of public backlash—some observers, particularly those from Europe, scoffed at all the outrage.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
11 June 2026
These Knicks — new Knicks absolutely playing the way the old ones did — have gotten knocked down before in these playoffs.
—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked down
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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In a series of decisions over the last dozen years, including one in April, the Supreme Court has essentially dismantled the law that their family members died to see enacted, the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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The moves effectively dismantled the infrastructure meant to inform election officials of potential cyber threats.
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Report downed power lines to the police.
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Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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So even if disconnected from headquarters, a brigade can still use the system.
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Carbon offsets, by contrast, can be difficult to verify and are often disconnected from local conditions.
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Meanwhile, the president’s approval rating on the economy dropped to 33% last week in an NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll — his lowest ever for that poll and 3 points below former President Biden’s worst reading on the question during his term.
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The point Algeria picked up for the draw gave them four for the tournament, one more than Iran gained in their three matches in Group G, and dropped Iran to the ninth spot among the third place teams, one shy of making the round of 32.
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
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“Knocked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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