KNOCKED DOWN Synonyms: 191 Similar and Opposite Words

knocked down

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past tense of knock down

as in earned

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 dismantled

to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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as in downed

to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down

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as in reduced

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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Recent Examples of knocked down The 183 shots he’s knocked down beyond the arc are second in the NBA only to Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, who’s merely two makes ahead of Knueppel. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 While Thursday’s game was tight in the first half, TCU maintained a 61-48 lead entering the fourth quarter after Miles knocked down seven 3-pointers in the third. —

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2026 Moments later, Cameron Frazier knocked down a shot, as the Dragons completed a 7-0 run to jump ahead, 49-48. —

Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 Goode was upstairs taking a shower and his wife and son were downstairs taking out Christmas decorations when police knocked down the front door because a report was made that Goode had murdered his wife, Becker said. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Karl-Anthony Towns knocked down two free throws after being fouled on a game-tying putback attempt at the buzzer to force overtime. —

Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Sometimes there are gaps where they have been knocked down. —

Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 Junior guard Ashlynn Shade connected for the team’s first made 3-pointer, and Fudd knocked down a pair on back-to-back possessions to improve the Huskies to a perfect 3-for-3 from deep. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 The fire was knocked down in under 20 minutes and the cause is under investigation. —

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.

— José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026