1
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
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2
as in to take down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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3
as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in to reduce
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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as in dropped
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as in KO
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Recent Examples of knock down
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Cornett, with tens of thousands of other people, lost power when 83 mph winds and heavy rain swept through Valparaiso, knocking down trees and power lines, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving thousands of people in the dark.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The referees did not rule it as a knockdown, though many believed it should have been marked down as such.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Life List has stayed at #1 almost since its release on March 28, but after a week, it has finally been knocked down by a new movie.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Cornett, with tens of thousands of other people, lost power when 83 mph winds and heavy rain swept through Valparaiso, knocking down trees and power lines, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving thousands of people in the dark.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar, to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices, there's been a frenzy of competition.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Noun
Instead, Thurman surged in after the knockdown and finished Jarvis with another smashing combination that ended with a left hook.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The referees did not rule it as a knockdown, though many believed it should have been marked down as such.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
Verb
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Gaethje recently took down Rafael Fiziev and has challenged for the belt before.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Northwestern’s encampment, in Deering Meadow, was taken down in an agreement with students and faculty — believed to be the first between a major U.S. university and pro-Palestinian protesters.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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McGhie hit 20 3s in the first round, 21 in the semifinals and 20 in the championship round to defeat Missouri’s Caleb Gill, who downed 15 3s in the title round.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Keeping yourself hydrated and reducing your salt intake may also help reduce bloating and help your body rid itself of excess fluid. Types of Creatine Several types of creatine are used in supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.—
Scott Moritz,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2020
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In fact, Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO) has recently reversed its short-term downtrend, suggesting there may be further upside ahead.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Chander wins in over 3.5 rounds (+500) Pimblett wins by KO/TKO/DQ in under 2.5 rounds (+400) Diego Lopes wins in over 2.5 rounds (+900) Check for more boosts for the NBA on Sunday.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lineup of artists and presenters will be announced in the upcoming months, with fans eligible to earn free tickets by taking action on the Global Citizen app or here.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film was nominated for Best Picture, earning 10 nominations and winning four.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The extended time away allows employees to fully disconnect from workplace pressures and engage in restorative activities without the persistent distraction of pending work projects that often accompany shorter breaks.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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