1
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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2
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
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.
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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
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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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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Carefully cut logs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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For example, a model trained on a dataset of millions of dogs that logs only their age, weight and height will probably distinguish Chihuahuas from Great Danes with perfect accuracy.—
Carlos Gershenson,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Or what heating options are available if the chip breaks down?—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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During ketosis, the body breaks down fat into ketones and uses them for fuel.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This fact dismantles any suggestion that founder ownership determined the outcome.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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That shift dismantles automatic eating and activates emotional regulation.—
Mónica Heras,
Vogue,
30 Dec. 2025
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The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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The Palisade hybrid disconnects the rear wheels to improve fuel economy under low loads.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
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