knocks down

present tense third-person singular of knock down
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Recent Examples of knocks down 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks down
Verb
  • Vince spoke on how his game centered around his competition wins and being able to do successful damage control.
    David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Werewolf American Pub invites fans to watch with game sound on, free shots every time the Padres scores and $2 house beers for an hour after the game if the team wins.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shein takes down controversial listing The fast-fashion giant is conducting an investigation to determine why a shirt was promoted with what appeared to be an edited image of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Continue reading … ROLL BACK – Cracker Barrel takes down pride website after pressure from activists.
    , FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But Indy commands the screen and earns his spot as a leader of the 2025 spooky season.
    Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sign up for our free The Daily Money newsletter, which breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This morning, Pierre Thomas breaks down the charges.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nashville gets 'Showgirl' mural It's become a Nashville tradition for Taylor Swift album drops.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There are a few different movies jockeying for screen time in Steve, the British handwringer that drops on Netflix today, and yet one of them clearly has the best chance of winning its survival-of-the-fittest competition.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Knocks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20down. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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