1
as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes
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2
as in to knock down
to take apart
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
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3
as in to record
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of take down
In 2017, the elite world that Siegal moved in was rocked by the #MeToo movement, which took down powerful figures such as Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Rose, who were staples of New York society.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Currently, only federal agencies have the authority to take down a drone electronically.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Just not quite at the level necessary to take down the Pistons.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Phillips couldn’t take down Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in a turning-point moment of the season and was sent to Philadelphia for a third-round pick.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Currently, only federal agencies have the authority to take down a drone electronically.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Just not quite at the level necessary to take down the Pistons.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Phillips couldn’t take down Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in a turning-point moment of the season and was sent to Philadelphia for a third-round pick.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
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The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, Friday ranked as one of the most unexpected breakdowns in international sports since Germany humiliated host Brazil, 7-1, at the 2014 soccer World Cup.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Another video recorded by straphangers aboard a train passing through the station shows the killer shove Dawodu, who collapses to the platform covered in blood.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winner of three consecutive Eastern Conference rookie of the month awards to begin his career, Knueppel is the fastest player to record 100 career 3-pointers made, accomplishing the feat in 29 games.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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In some of the depositions, State Farm attorneys attempted to discredit their testimony.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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During closing arguments, prosecutors used the four photographs at the center of the controversy to discredit the testimony of Link’s mother, the order says.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There is no indication that user log-in credentials, financial information, or private communications were accessed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Seventy-three trial attorneys and seven appellate attorneys also continued legal education, logging 188 hours of training from the Oklahoma Bar Association.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots were humbled in the Super Bowl but have a young, MVP runner-up at quarterback in Drake Maye.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Following his death, Hasselbeck’s mother urged him to get screened, and he was humbled by his results.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Republican strategists argue the message risks looking disconnected from voters’ daily concerns.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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There was also another hose disconnected for driving cooling, which affects airflow.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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