taken down

past participle of take down
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken down
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • But his time in Philadelphia is marked by extremes.
    Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Now, Apple has brought this training data set down to just 10 phrases whilst also providing a more authentic match to the original voice.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Wednesday, Suarez set down the Angels in order after Alek Jacob and Adrián Morejón worked their own scoreless innings.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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“Taken down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20down. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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