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 pair of earthquakes struck on June 24, knocking down buildings, sending residents fleeing for safety and trapping some survivors under the rubble for days. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Frazier won by unanimous decision after knocking down Ali in Round 15. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Since 2010, the Supreme Court has issued a series of rulings knocking down campaign finance restrictions. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The fire spread into the building, compromising its roof, keeping firefighters from going inside and quickly knocking down the flames. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 In both cases, tornadoes about 200 yards wide traveled roughly 2 miles, toppling trees, tossing lawn furniture and knocking down power lines. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 The former Maryland standout hit 5-of-7 of her shots from the field, including knocking down 2-of-3 3-point attempts. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Marsha Smith was in her apartment building in Merrillville, about 33 miles southeast of Chicago, when the tornado struck the complex, tearing roofs off three buildings, knocking down trees and breaking car windshields before heavy rain caused more damage to the homes. — Dave Collins, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms beat six opponents in the May Democratic primary for governor, winning 56% of the vote and avoiding a runoff.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
This is still the best superhero movie ever made, with Heath Ledger delivering a legendary (and posthumous Oscar-winning) performance as the Joker that looms over every frame, despite the character only appearing in 33 of the film’s 152 minutes.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of winning

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Billie’s obsession with taking down Priscilla constantly puts her team in peril, because being so laser-focused on one thing clouds the bigger picture.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Worlds of Fun visitors posted photos on Facebook on June 30 of a construction crew taking down the Cosmic Coaster.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of taking down

Verb

The powerful winds are capable of causing catastrophic damage to structures while downing trees and power lines, and producing prolonged power outages.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Chestnut is now an 18-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion after blowing out the competition once again, this time by downing 66 hot dogs and buns in Coney Island.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of downing

Verb

Other, small local initiatives have recently been aimed at improving post-release support and reducing recidivism.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Weakening high pressure to our east is slowly reducing scorching hot temperatures from earlier this week and diminishing the monsoonal moisture that provided unseasonable rain showers and thunderstorms.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of reducing

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As a market maker, Keyrock buys and sells cryptocurrencies in large quanties, earning money from the spread as well as providing liquidity.

— Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Morton, a British native who’s been acting since age 12, has pulled off a dynamic and varied career over three-plus decades, earning Oscar noms for her supporting role in Sweet and Lowdown and lead turn in In America.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of earning

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Technicians review video captured inside the engine to identify cracks, wear, and other damage without dismantling major components.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
The dismantling and scrapping process took over five years, with the project being completed in July 2017.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of dismantling

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Several regions observed consumers looking for cheaper alternatives to products or decreasing discretionary spending to save money, according to the report.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026
More rain through Friday before conditions improve Rain chances should begin decreasing across eastern parts of the region by Friday and through the weekend, although isolated showers and storms could linger in western areas.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 July 2026