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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
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as in to take down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
they'll have to knock down the price of those televisions if they expect to sell any
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as in dropped
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as in KO
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Recent Examples of knockdown
Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
So the Zags have a table setter, an elite wing scorer, a couple of old knockdown shooters and two elite post-up guys in Ike and Braden Huff, who will inevitably end up an All-American by the time he’s finished in Spokane.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The company has been waiving a portion of the management fee on the ethereum ETF for up to $2.5 billion in assets, with the 0.25% expense ratio knocked down to 0.12%.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Verb
From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar, to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices, there's been a frenzy of competition.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Adjective
In the third round of that contest, Davis scored a knockdown via a left to the body.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
So the Zags have a table setter, an elite wing scorer, a couple of old knockdown shooters and two elite post-up guys in Ike and Braden Huff, who will inevitably end up an All-American by the time he’s finished in Spokane.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
Currently knocked down $100 for Prime Day, these low-profile earbuds tout noise cancellation capabilities and personalized spatial audio, giving you a one-of-a-kind listening experience.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The company has been waiving a portion of the management fee on the ethereum ETF for up to $2.5 billion in assets, with the 0.25% expense ratio knocked down to 0.12%.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockdown
Verb
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Democrats have only once won three gubernatorial elections in a row in Wisconsin.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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In the third round to advance to the quarterfinals, D3 took down the UConn alumni group, Stars of Storrs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Golf ball-sized hail, downed trees and flash flooding were reported across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Most recently, the Texas Rangers lost eight straight in 2023, then got hot in September and October en route to downing the Arizona Diamondbacks over five games in the World Series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.—
Scott Moritz,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2020
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Notable companies scheduled to release earnings include: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Coca-Cola (KO), ServiceNow (NOW), United Rentals (URI), and Intel (INTC) Earnings Season At A Glance As forecasted in last week’s earnings preview, the banks got the earnings season off to a strong start.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, Studio KO has built a cult following among fashion houses and creative tastemakers alike.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, five Tenet Healthcare hospitals sued a different hospital ratings organization called the Leapfrog Group after its hospitals earned low safety grades, according to the Miami Herald.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Instead, the latest Marvel movie picks up with its titular foursome several years into their new careers, having already earned fame and respect as the only superheroes on their planet, known as Earth 828.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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For young people often disconnected from professional networks or mentors, Dream Reach Inspire aims to close that gap, one relationship at a time.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Knockdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockdown. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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