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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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as in dismantled
to take apart
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of took down
In March, Polymarket quietly took down a bet on whether a nuclear weapon would be detonated before this year, raising the specter that the site was blatantly incentivizing nuclear conflict.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
Oliver Henke fanned 13 over six innings on the mound and went 2-for-4 with two RBI at the plate as Cambridge (2-0) took down Boston Latin 9-0 in the Dual County League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Tulsa took down New Mexico 74-69 in the first semifinal Thursday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Residents in Ogle County, just south of Rockford, ran for shelter as tornado warning sirens sounded and high winds from the storm took down trees and power lines near the town of Holcomb.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Epstein files cover up took down Bondi.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pa.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pennsylvania.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pa.
—Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
Oliver Henke fanned 13 over six innings on the mound and went 2-for-4 with two RBI at the plate as Cambridge (2-0) took down Boston Latin 9-0 in the Dual County League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Tulsa took down New Mexico 74-69 in the first semifinal Thursday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Residents in Ogle County, just south of Rockford, ran for shelter as tornado warning sirens sounded and high winds from the storm took down trees and power lines near the town of Holcomb.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Epstein files cover up took down Bondi.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pa.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pennsylvania.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pa.
—Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for took down
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The series follows Sabrina (Ayres), who is humiliated and emotionally devastated after being betrayed by her boyfriend.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tiger Woods is reportedly reeling after his latest DUI arrest, humiliated by the fallout.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s system of racial segregation that institutionalized white supremacy was dismantled in 1994.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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In order to make space for a new electron storage ring, one of RHIC’s two rings of superconducting magnets will be dismantled entirely.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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No commercial ships were recorded crossing the strait Sunday as the latest developments played out, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Trump has recorded himself reading Bible verses that will be released on Tuesday as part of a marathon session at the Museum of the Bible.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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New science and forensics have since discredited the expert’s conclusion, prompting Gurley to throw out the convictions and order a new trial.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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In Mexico the loss of territory discredited the country’s conservative government and left many of its citizens unsure of their country’s future as an independent state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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One section failed, which caused a chain reaction that knocked down all seven stories.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Horford, stricken all season with various injuries, showed up late by providing Curry with an outlet, who knocked down four fourth-quarter 3-pointers to help take a 117-115 lead with two minutes to go.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune asked the firm Hale & Monico about one instance where an attorney was logged as working 25 hours in one day in 2021.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota went 6 for 23 from the field and logged just two assists to four turnovers in the deciding frame of a 116-105 Game 1 loss at Ball Arena.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The transparency issue also became important after the board embarrassed itself by quietly boosting board members’ pay by 25% — with Foley being the only member opposed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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And, as if embarrassed by the whole business, the show will do something crazy to blast the tear from your eye.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Emergency services have disconnected electricity and natural gas in the area for safety.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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In 1991, the event led to dozens of arrests, a stabbing and a drowning and it was officially disconnected from SSU as a school event.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Took down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20down. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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