1
as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes
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2
as in to knock down
to take apart
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
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3
as in to record
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of take down
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.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The centre-forward is taken down, and Fernandes scored from the resulting penalty to equalise in a match United went on to win 4-1.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer also showcases several brutal fights, an over-flowing oil emergency at the patch, a car accident, and Cami paying witness to two men taking down a third individual with their guns drawn.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In the scene, Santana Lopez (Rivera) returns to William McKinley High School to honor Finn and rallies against Sue's decision to take down a memorial to him in the school halls.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The centre-forward is taken down, and Fernandes scored from the resulting penalty to equalise in a match United went on to win 4-1.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer also showcases several brutal fights, an over-flowing oil emergency at the patch, a car accident, and Cami paying witness to two men taking down a third individual with their guns drawn.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In the scene, Santana Lopez (Rivera) returns to William McKinley High School to honor Finn and rallies against Sue's decision to take down a memorial to him in the school halls.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
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Inter Miami, clearly humiliated, let out its frustrations after the final whistle, when several Miami players, led by Luis Suarez, got into a scuffle with Seattle players.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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These violations, perpetrated primarily against Ukrainian prisoners of war, include genital violence such as electrocution, beatings and burns to the genitals, and forced stripping and prolonged nudity, used to humiliate and elicit confessions or information.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Skateboarders speed down a course usually marked by plastic cones, trying to knock down the fewest cones in the fastest time.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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It’s known as knock down ginger, knock and run, Nicky Nicky nine doors and even a racist name in some places.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Chaminade alum Donta Simpson recorded two tackles including a split tackle for loss.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, however, Lowell’s ideas were discredited—Schiaparelli, once an ally, renounced them—and the world moved on.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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By the end of the year, the cold fusion bubble had burst, the technology was discredited, and the concept relegated to bad spy fiction and conspiracy theories.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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Within scientific branches of government, the currency of checks and balances has always been data; Kennedy and his allies have forcibly dismantled those guardrails.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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The military called around 60,000 reservists back to war to support the expansive operation, which Israel says is aimed at returning hostages and dismantling Hamas rule.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Representing India in a section that celebrates bold new voices is both humbling and encouraging.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ever a student of Yankee lore, Judge was clearly humbled by the distinction.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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