KNOCKS DOWN Synonyms: 189 Similar and Opposite Words

knocks down

verb

present tense third-person singular of knock down

as in wins

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 takes down

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

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as in downs

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

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as in reduces

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 knocks down Zolani Tete of South Africa knocks down Paul Butler in their IBF Super-Flyweight Championship of the World fight at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, England, on March 6, 2015. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 At one point, Leon knocks down the camera filming his owner, prompting TEN to crack a smile. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Court of International Trade knocks down a new global levy. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 May 2026 At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded. — John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Vanderbilt missed its first three shots despite having good looks before Nickel knocks down a 3-pointer on an offensive rebound. — American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025

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The threat of the penalties if the SEC eventually wins either the Louisiana case or the federal lawsuit temporarily won the day.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Its practice of permitting construction projects at the same time in adjoining areas, causing the most inconvenience to vehicular traffic, wins the award for most perversity.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of wins

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When Big Man arrives with Elena in tow, the diminutive Nora takes down the giant man in less than a minute, all without a bra on!

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026

Definition of takes down

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Nearly everyone rides a stationary bike — high tension, low speed — after a match and quickly downs a protein recovery drink.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of downs

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Where appropriate, allowing patients to schedule routine appointments also reduces unnecessary back-and-forth with the practice.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Rather than mine the archive wholesale, Icons reduces recognizable Borgo signatures to their foundations, preserving the rigor while shifting their expression.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduces

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Defensive Player of the Week Josiah Griffin, a senior defensive back, intercepts a pass with 90 seconds left and returns it 45 yards for the deciding TD as Waubonsie Valley earns its first win of season with a 28-21 victory over Palatine.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Further, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express earns 3% cash back* on transit, including rideshares, taxis, parking, tolls, buses or trains.

— Dan Avery,Lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of earns

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This barrier smothers dormant weed seeds and breaks down into rich soil by spring.

— Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Both successful and unsuccessful attempts are included, allowing researchers to examine not only what a robot can accomplish but also where and why its performance breaks down.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of breaks down

Verb

Kick off October Prime Day a few weeks early with these deals already on sale, and don’t forget to keep an eye on the Prime Day hub, which drops new deals every day.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
As the leaves start to don their sienna coats and the mercury drops into the comfortable-sweater- weather range, autumn's many joys come to the fore.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026