knocks down

Definition of knocks downnext
present tense third-person singular of knock down
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Recent Examples of knocks down 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
Verb
  • Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.
    Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.
    Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
  • After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
  • But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.
    Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This converts the Bilt Blue into a flat-rate 2X no-annual-fee card that earns transferable points; the Bilt Obsidian would earn 4X points on dining or groceries, and the Palladium would earn 3X points everywhere.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Trendy Queen 2-piece Matching Lounge Set This is the kind of matching set that instantly earns its spot in a travel capsule wardrobe.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • However, grapefruit might raise these anti-infective drug levels by blocking the CYP3A4 liver protein that breaks down these medications.
    Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • After Arirang drops, BTS will kick off its highly anticipated world tour in April with a string of shows in Goyang, South Korea.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
  • As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.
    Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
  • As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.
    Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Knocks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20down. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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