1
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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2
as in taking down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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3
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 Tumi Alpha 3 Collection International Expandable Carry-on is currently 20 percent off, knocking down its over $1,000 price tag to $819.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Had a stray dog run up the stairs, knocking down the plant?
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Whatever that looks like, knocking down a (3-pointer) or getting some defensive stops.
—John W. Davis, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
The new mall owners opposed Kroger’s plans, which included knocking down the old Sears and building a new grocery store that wasn’t attached to the rest of the mall.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Had a stray dog run up the stairs, knocking down the plant?
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Whatever that looks like, knocking down a (3-pointer) or getting some defensive stops.
—John W. Davis, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
The new mall owners opposed Kroger’s plans, which included knocking down the old Sears and building a new grocery store that wasn’t attached to the rest of the mall.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking down
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mississippi State takes this week's biggest jump after taking down Arizona State.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles Chargers started the 2025 NFL season as winners, taking down the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-21, on Friday night in Brazil.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Across July, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported downing 3,008 Ukrainian drones at an average of around 97 per day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tarnopolsky notes that downing creatine alongside a small portion of food may help prevent any stomachaches.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The move is meant to help people start recovering quickly while reducing financial stress on property owners, City Administrator Jim Archambo told members of the council.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Aug. 2025
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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What dismantling public health does is protect economic and racial privilege.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In parallel, Israel had begun dismantling Hamas.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Several colors and prints are 30 percent off, dropping this pick to under $100.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, sales in Greater China were down 5 percent, with mainland China decreasing 4 percent.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Knocking down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20down. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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