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as in wins
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 takes down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in downs
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in reduces
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 knocks down
The Court of International Trade knocks down a new global levy.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Vanderbilt missed its first three shots despite having good looks before Nickel knocks down a 3-pointer on an offensive rebound.
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American Statesman Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
At one moment, the grandmother’s car knocks down an animal, maybe a goat, leaving it mortally wounded.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Vanderbilt missed its first three shots despite having good looks before Nickel knocks down a 3-pointer on an offensive rebound.
—
American Statesman Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.
—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knocks down
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That holds regardless of which model wins the benchmark race, because the agent arrives as a guest in the system of record, not as its successor.
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If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
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The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.
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Kennedale takes down Van Alstyne Senior guards Jacoby Lovings and Trey Smith scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, as Kennedale defeated Van Alstyne 60-47 in a Class 4A Division II area-round game on Friday at Little Elm Braswell High School.
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
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The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
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Carbonfact is launching a free and opensource database that breaks down the environmental impact of production processes in the fashion industry into smaller and more accurate bits of information.
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The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
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The meeting where energy drops when a certain person walks in.
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Part thriller, part horror experience and part interactive film, Unhinged drops players into the middle of a Category 5 hurricane bearing down on South Carolina.
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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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“Knocks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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