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Recent Examples of bringdown
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Third, lowering tariffs will bring down inflation and make everyday life more affordable for families across America.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
DeZarate used an iced jade roller to bring down any puffiness and massaged my skin with La Mer Moisturizing Matte Lotion for that truly luxurious feel.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Yoon himself, as a prosecutor, helped bring down former President Park Geun-hye, who was imprisoned for corruption and abuse of power.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Menin has thrown her support behind the framework legislation introduced by Brooklyn Councilman Lincoln Restler, which would make the outdoor dining program year-round and bring down some of the costs and bureaucratic requirements that have acted as hurdles for business owners to participate.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Third, lowering tariffs will bring down inflation and make everyday life more affordable for families across America.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
DeZarate used an iced jade roller to bring down any puffiness and massaged my skin with La Mer Moisturizing Matte Lotion for that truly luxurious feel.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Yoon himself, as a prosecutor, helped bring down former President Park Geun-hye, who was imprisoned for corruption and abuse of power.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringdown
Noun
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That disappointment disappeared Tuesday when Bennett was named to the team as a late replacement, filling in for Tampa Bay’s injured forward Anthony Cirelli.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, to his disappointment, the familiar seal was nowhere in sight.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 95 Ukrainian drones overnight.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Go for the Chicken Parm, on another note, and be blown away by an award-winning cutlet with a side of savory garlic linguine.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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That structure, not shockingly, was blown away by a blizzard.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But with a shot to cut into that deficit more after the Patriots defense forced a three-and-out, Maye forced an unneeded desperation pass downfield to Kyle Williams, which was nowhere close to the rookie wideout and easily picked off by Julian Love.—
Greg Dudek,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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So could Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who went to school at nearby Cal, possibly pick off his old Pac-12 rival Sam Darnold?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rob Doar with the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus said civil unrest and adverse language toward gun rights from political leaders are the two biggest reasons that gun sales and carry permit applications increase.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Safe to say that the Jazz aren’t exactly gunning for a playoff spot either.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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