1
as in humiliated
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 knocked 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 noted
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken down
Verb
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In fact, lots of people are feeling distanced or disconnected, and want to know how to start a friend group.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024 -
Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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In Plains on Monday, two National Park Service rangers hung wreaths marked with black ribbon on the doors of the building where Carter went to high school.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, and beyond, the increasingly complex new world order, or rather disorder, will be marked by growing fragmentation between, and within, many countries.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Little more than 24 hours after being humbled by its cross-state rival, Tampa Bay was hungry to make amends Monday night.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Either way, the federal election looks likely to leave the SPD and Scholz deeply humbled, and entering into a period of self-reflection.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
16 Dec. 2024
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The main structure of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Bridge was dismantled for scrap during World War II, though the piers remained in the water until being removed over the past several months.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
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This number could include weapons in the process of being dismantled or retired.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.—
Martin Lerma,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2024
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After the taping, two Tussauds employees disassembled the wax man, first making sure that no civilians were in the room.—
Zach Zimmerman,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Since then, Jameson, Vance and Brooke have all moved out of their family house, setting down roots of their own in different parts.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, according to local business owners and employees who previously spoke with Fox News Digital, that temporary barrier was set down instead of up, allowing vehicles to pass on the holiday.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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