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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
Carr knocked down a three on an offensive rebound for the Lakers’ first summer league points.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Ionescu recorded a double-double and Leonie Fiebich knocked down four treys.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
After a large fire was knocked down at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility, the Los Angeles Fire Department says responsibility for the property was returned to the owner and tenant on Friday.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
With a plea agreement, prosecutors knocked down the murder charge to second-degree and dismissed the two others.
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Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
By September of 2017, the building had been knocked down entirely, leaving an empty lot used for parking.
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Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Crews knocked down hot spots inside the containment lines, slowing the fire’s spread.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Ionescu recorded a double-double and Leonie Fiebich knocked down four treys.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Both are spacious, packed with thoughtful organizational components, and have had their prices knocked down to under $30.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
After a large fire was knocked down at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility, the Los Angeles Fire Department says responsibility for the property was returned to the owner and tenant on Friday.
—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
With a plea agreement, prosecutors knocked down the murder charge to second-degree and dismissed the two others.
—
Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
By September of 2017, the building had been knocked down entirely, leaving an empty lot used for parking.
—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Crews knocked down hot spots inside the containment lines, slowing the fire’s spread.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocked down
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Two seasons later, Dryer earned his one and only Pro Bowl nod.
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Will Richard does all of the little things With the regular Warriors squad, Will Richard earned his minutes by doing all of the unglamorous things on the court.
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Some agencies are in the process of being dismantled; others were shut down altogether.
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Bell echoed that message throughout his public appearances, repeatedly noting that Alabama had dismantled its DEI office after state lawmakers prohibited such programs and pledged to continue Florida’s higher education reforms if confirmed.
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After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets.
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Chestnut downed 66 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes Saturday to capture the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time in his Major League Eating career.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Caleb Durbin hit a solo homer in the opener of a nine-game trip for the Red Sox, who have won six of eight.
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Argentina ultimately won 3-2 in extra time, grinding out a victory in a thrilling match.
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Violators get warning letters before fines are given, and ultimately, water may be disconnected.
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If your pet already has a microchip, make sure the information is up to date; sometimes, even pets with microchips can’t be identified because the phone number associated with them has been disconnected.
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This also will be the first time the ball has dropped for a July 4 celebration.
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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
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Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.
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Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.
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“Knocked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocked%20down. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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