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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
Brunson didn’t have a good start to this game, knocking down his opening three-pointer to begin the game and going 0-of-6 from there in the first quarter.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
That featured Sprewell scoring 35 of their 77 points and Johnson knocking down the deciding shot with 47 seconds left.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The latest plan to revive the site includes knocking down the building and rebuilding a near-replica that will be part community gathering space and restaurant and live music venue.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The aftermath of the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision knocking down a key protection in the Voting Rights Act is reverberating across the nation.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Repeatedly knocking down small nests may discourage the queen from starting another nest in that spot.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
That featured Sprewell scoring 35 of their 77 points and Johnson knocking down the deciding shot with 47 seconds left.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The latest plan to revive the site includes knocking down the building and rebuilding a near-replica that will be part community gathering space and restaurant and live music venue.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The aftermath of the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision knocking down a key protection in the Voting Rights Act is reverberating across the nation.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Repeatedly knocking down small nests may discourage the queen from starting another nest in that spot.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocking down
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And just never stopped winning.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Among the most controversial aspects of the foundation’s plans — and part of what inspired a lawsuit — were taking down old-growth trees on the site in Jackson Park.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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But Romania has remained cautious in downing errant drones, which can pose risks to populated areas.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In December 2024, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency released footage appearing to show a Magura V5 naval drone armed with R-73 air-to-air missiles downing a Russian Mi-8 helicopter over the Black Sea near occupied Crimea.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The price tag comes from the California State Auditor’s report that was issued last fall, which found that maintaining similar telework policies could potentially save $225 million annually by reducing the government’s office space footprint.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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An April 2026 analysis identified 446 hospitals across 44 states at high risk of closing or reducing services because of Medicaid funding cuts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As vehicles drive by on a nearby road, he can be seen dropping to the ground.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Over time, the theory goes, this will disrupt the reproduction cycle, thereby increasing competition and decreasing the overall population.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 360 shares of DOV, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to about 2% from 3%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Knocking down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20down. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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