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
In the third round to advance to the quarterfinals, D3 took down the UConn alumni group, Stars of Storrs.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2025
Whereas the tiny blades on a traditional multitool might whittle a tree branch, the V3 will take down the whole tree, split it into firewood and dig the bonfire pit.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Sigmon said that today’s trademark lawsuits are typically centered around counterfeit or fake items, and noted that current law could take down crimesters using AI models to develop dupes of iconic logos and trademarks.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2025
Whereas the tiny blades on a traditional multitool might whittle a tree branch, the V3 will take down the whole tree, split it into firewood and dig the bonfire pit.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Sigmon said that today’s trademark lawsuits are typically centered around counterfeit or fake items, and noted that current law could take down crimesters using AI models to develop dupes of iconic logos and trademarks.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
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Luthor’s ultimate defeat is an unmasking that humiliates him by confirming his own worst fears about himself.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Coach Ruben Amorim publicly humiliated him before a loan move to Aston Villa for the final half of the campaign.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Jenny and Chris Harmon’s house caught on fire last year when construction workers rebuilding a home on the lot next door used a backhoe to knock down a tree, ripping the electrical wires off the couple’s home.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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Local activists told The Guardian a settler drove a bulldozer through their land and used the blade of the machine to knock down a resident who asked him to stop.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
29 July 2025
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Researchers recorded 19 species living around the rig in shallower waters of up to 16 feet, while a higher volume of fish were found between depths of 65 and 130 feet, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The highest residential sale ever recorded in Pebble Beach, along the Central Coast, stands at $45 million, according to a representative of Sotheby’s.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Activists have worked steadily to discredit stories about famine.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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During the two-month trial, Combs’ defense attorneys focused much of their efforts on questioning – and attempting to discredit – witnesses brought forth by the prosecution.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Eric Goldman, an associate dean at Santa Clara University School of Law, who has been studying online age verification, told me that these changes are about to dismantle what remains of the open web, which was predicated on anyone being able to access almost anything.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because dismantling the scaffolding of social progress risks collapsing the very confidence on which modern economies depend.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, that was all Minnesota mustered in the opening frame before Rodón rebounded from the 31-pitch first and logged seven innings and 96 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 22 and 21-year-olds are facing felony robbery charges, while the 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats and a driving unlawfully, according to Sacramento County Sheriff Office jail logs.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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One hundred days ago, I was humbled to once again take the oath of office as mayor of Waukegan.—
Sam Cunningham,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Even with decades of experience under his belt, the ocean has continued to humble Hansen — most notably during a terrifying moment when his boat began to ice over in sub-zero conditions.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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This is a great place to disconnect for a few days—Liise Farm is one of the top farm and guesthouse accommodations on the island.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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