PLUNKING DOWN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

plunking down

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present participle of plunk down

as in striking down

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The case could be understood, then, as a straightforward matter of striking down state laws that violated a national one.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
O’Connor ruled that historical firearm tradition supports striking down the rule, as mandated by recent Supreme Court precedent that asks courts to consider American history when determining the constitutionality of gun laws.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of striking down

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Charlotte history of knocking down old buildings Digital Realty is far from the first developer to tear down a historic site.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Zhang uses his size and quick first step to attack the basket, while also knocking down three-pointers off the catch or on the move.

— Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of knocking down

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Even the odd chance to counter-attack went badly wrong — summed up by the sight of Ouattara almost knocking over team-mate Mikkel Damsgaard with a wayward pass.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Others tripped over the hurdles on the track, knocking over almost every one.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of knocking over

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Kadooze to Candiace for plopping right down on the couch and jumping into the conversation instead of letting the snub ruin being a part of the anniversary celebration.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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