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as in humiliated
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 knocked 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 noted
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken down
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Yet, technical jargon, complex financial concepts and misaligned expectations can create barriers to understanding, leaving clients feeling uncertain or disconnected from the decision-making process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025 -
But the plant is now disconnected from the grid and the electricity infrastructure required to operate the plant safely has been damaged by drone strikes and frequent shelling.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The season featured a top-20 victory, saw the Red Wolves secure the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title, and marked their first National Invitation Tournament appearance in more than 30 years.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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But his time in Philadelphia is marked by extremes.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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It can be argued that because individuals are exposed to so much coverage of Musk and Zuckerberg—and are aware of their wealth—this desire for them to be humbled is intensified.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Where so much of contemporary comedy is steeped in certainty, trading jokes for smart points, Wood is interested in the moments that leave us humbled and confused.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Letters from Democrats in both chambers this week have asked why DHS dismantled a national database used to track domestic terrorism and hate crimes.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Most of the sets were built in Toronto, disassembled, and flown to Iqaluit for reassembly, with each piece put on palettes and packed to fit the cargo plane’s fuselage.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Long disassembled and stored in eight separate crates since it was removed from the ground floor of Horton Plaza in 2018, the clock is slowly being reassembled while supporters raise money to display it once again.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gi-hun reluctantly sets down the child and lets Myung-gi pick her up and bring her over to the third pillar.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The 22-year-old, who recently won his fifth grand slam by coming from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in history, then had to fight back from 4-2 down in the third set, eventually sealing the win on his third match point.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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“Taken down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20down. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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