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as in humiliates
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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as in knocks 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 logs
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of takes down
Kennedale takes down Van Alstyne Senior guards Jacoby Lovings and Trey Smith scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, as Kennedale defeated Van Alstyne 60-47 in a Class 4A Division II area-round game on Friday at Little Elm Braswell High School.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ROLL BACK – Cracker Barrel takes down pride website after pressure from activists.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ROLL BACK – Cracker Barrel takes down pride website after pressure from activists.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes down
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Thecla humiliates him by ripping his robe and tearing the wreath off his head.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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To show him who’s boss, Catherine turns around and buys Pac-North, humiliates him by closing it, and forces him back to Grey Sloan.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Vanderbilt missed its first three shots despite having good looks before Nickel knocks down a 3-pointer on an offensive rebound.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Researchers found geckos on cave walls, tucked into crevices, moving along dry vines and logs beside trails.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sunscreen is a non-negotiable for Qantas’ Airport Customer Experience Manager, Travys Carinci, who logs an average of 60,000 miles per month.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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The praiseworthyness of having both sides of the debate evaporates when the host actively discredits the expert and reflexively enhances the legitimacy of the conspiracy theorist.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Dec. 2025
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Yet despite its popularity, research discredits this long-standing belief.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Swiss treatment center has programs ranging from around $122,000 to $154,000 per week, which breaks down to $17,428 to $22,000 per night.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her last reporter's notebook from Milan breaks down the pomp and circumstance of the closing ceremony.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Davis records her first hit of the year on an infield grounder.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The arresting agency was the California Highway Patrol, records state.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.—
Robert Raben,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Instead of signing the contract, Henry writes down an address.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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