1
as in wins
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in takes down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in downs
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of knocks down
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks down
Verb
-
The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
-
The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.—
Carl Fritjofsson,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Kennedale takes down Van Alstyne Senior guards Jacoby Lovings and Trey Smith scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, as Kennedale defeated Van Alstyne 60-47 in a Class 4A Division II area-round game on Friday at Little Elm Braswell High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This degrades your brake system’s stopping power, which reduces the overall safety of your vehicle.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
-
While magnesium may support a healthy heart, there is no clear evidence that taking magnesium supplements reduces your risk of heart disease or regulates your blood pressure.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Whether La Roja earns another star or comes crashing back down to earth remains to be seen.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
-
The brand that saves time, reduces friction and feels like it was designed for their actual life earns the right to become emotional later.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
-
The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
-
Below, Akinnuoye-Agbaje breaks down the climactic episode, explaining why Alamo decides to let Rue kill herself and why Bishop betrays him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
Continue reading … DEEP POCKETS — Joe Rogan drops bombshell claim about who targeted his podcast during pandemic.—
,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
-
The entire season drops this Sunday on Paramount+.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
-
Excessive solitary masturbation decreases intimacy between couples in long-distance relationships.—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Knocks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20down. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
