knuckled down

Definition of knuckled downnext
past tense of knuckle down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knuckled down
pitched in
Verb
  • Milwaukee pulled ahead for good by scoring four runs in the second inning off Shane Smith, who pitched in the Brewers' farm system before Chicago selected him in the Rule 5 draft in December 2024.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Has pitched in 100 or more innings in only three of his 10 major league seasons.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Knuckled down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knuckled%20down. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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