KNOCKING DOWN Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

knocking down

verb

present participle of knock down

as in winning

to receive as return for effort she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard

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as in taking down

to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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as in downing

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down

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as in reducing

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 knocking down The Minutemen went on a 14-4 run powered by Wembley as the sophomore forward scored eight of his 15 points during the stretch, including knocking down a corner 3-pointer to give UMass a 14-6 lead. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026 Last week, Ukraine ran out of Patriot interceptors – one of the few defensive weapons capable of knocking down a ballistic missile – leaving it far more vulnerable to Russian attacks. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 As a nation, the United States is moving toward knocking down longstanding walls separating religion and government, often ruling in favor of expanding the rights of religious groups. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Counter space is the currency of a working kitchen, and homeowners are finding a new way to buy more of it without knocking down a wall. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune Demolition crews hired by the Chicago Bears begin knocking down the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 16, 2023, in Arlington Heights. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 While knocking down those bearish arguments, Nvidia especially stressed the opportunities that these investments offer. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The couple preserved their existing hardwood floors and most of the home’s original layout, while knocking down a couple of walls to create a more open-concept space. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 115-109 win over the Utah Jazz (1-10) on Tuesday night at Delta Center to clinch a winning 3-2 five-game West Coast trip.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Going forward, Budd’s race will be one of the most expensive in 2028 and will be a test of whether Democrats can expand their foothold in the South after winning seats in South Carolina and possibly Mississippi.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of winning

Verb

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their winning streak on Monday night at Game 3 of the World Series, taking down the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
Matt taking down the mobsters who wronged him may qualify as an understandable form of street justice, but his next move is unjustifiable.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of taking down

Verb

And while Carpenter is almost always a fan of milk chocolate, one night King caught him downing her Dark & Stormy bars.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The combination of Chance downing teams inside the 10-yard line combined with a suffocating defense could be a recipe for success for TCU in the final half of the season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of downing

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The new councilmember will face pressure to increase revenue and cut costs without reducing access to city services or compromising their quality.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The legislation would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission greater authority over cryptocurrency trading while reducing the Securities and Exchange Commission's role in overseeing certain digital assets.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of reducing

Verb

McDonald’s sometimes benefits in tough economic times, as higher-earning households trade down from pricier restaurants.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Credit cards can be a great way to help accomplish all your holiday shopping while earning rewards on your purchases.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of earning

Verb

Their lifting was contingent on Iraq’s dismantling its weapons of mass destruction program and agreeing to respect Kuwaiti sovereignty.

— S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
To address this, former Fraunhofer ISE researchers developed power electronics that can connect different batteries without dismantling them.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of dismantling

Verb

The canvassing review follows questions raised by Locklin on Wednesday, after her vote count briefly surged before dropping on election night.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Not only are the Heat dropping their Vice City themed jerseys that night, but the concession stands in the Kaseya Center will be GTA-inspired as well.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of dropping

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Her priorities include lowering costs by expanding Medicaid, fully funded pre-kindergarten and decreasing property taxes in a sustainable way.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
Black representation is already decreasing at City Hall, a concern among some Black community leaders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026