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 Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Charlotte history of knocking down old buildings Digital Realty is far from the first developer to tear down a historic site. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Zhang uses his size and quick first step to attack the basket, while also knocking down three-pointers off the catch or on the move. — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 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 Once a boulder begins to roll down the hill, its potential energy from the force of gravity first transforms to kinetic energy and then maybe to thermal energy or to the work of knocking down a tree. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 In addition to Goodson, the highlights for the Falcons on Wednesday included a long and leaping touchdown catch by Drake London, Zachariah Branch lowering his shoulder and knocking down a Colts defender and an improved run defense. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 For many observers of American politics, the past few years have been disillusioning, knocking down hopeful beliefs about what the people of the United States will support or tolerate. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

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Whilst Black was first a BBC Three pilot and then greenlit to full series, becoming one of the BBC’s most critically-rated of recent years and winning BAFTAs.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Dozens of people applied for a NO SMOG plate, and Reagan had to pluck the winning application out of a hat.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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Tornado sirens blare and strong winds cause chaos — downing branches, trees and powerlines, damaging buildings and pulling the roof off houses.

— Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026
As leaders meet, overnight Russian strikes kill and injure civilians, ignite fires and hit transport and shopping hubs, underscoring the war’s reach even as Moscow touts downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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The companies say expanding domestic recycling and processing could strengthen battery supply chains while reducing dependence on virgin critical minerals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Still others are addressing problematic supply chains—recovering and recycling scarce materials, reducing waste, improving traceability, and helping farmers and other suppliers earn a more sustainable living.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of reducing

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Students kick off the two-year capstone by earning their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 card, a basic safety training program that serves as a common prerequisite for unionized construction jobs.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
His feature directorial debut unspooled in front of a packed house at the festival, earning a long, jubilant standing ovation.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

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The flashing yellow phase at the traffic signal is also meant to help with traffic flow and reduce emissions by decreasing wait times at the light.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
In addition, this development shows that behind-the-scenes diplomacy can still be effective, even in an atmosphere of decreasing trust among allies.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026