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
The items were reinstated by the academy, reportedly following the visit, and the removals raised questions about whether they were taken down following recent orders from Hegseth targeting diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, content.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
In the final season of Emmy-winning drama series, June (Elisabeth Moss) fights to take down Gilead as Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and Moira (Samira Wiley) join the resistance, according to Hulu.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
On the night that the Trump administration began firing probationary employees across the federal government, some key CDC flu webpages were taken down.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
In the final season of Emmy-winning drama series, June (Elisabeth Moss) fights to take down Gilead as Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and Moira (Samira Wiley) join the resistance, according to Hulu.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
His representatives soon assented to de Moraes’s orders, including taking down the offending accounts and paying the fines.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
On the night that the Trump administration began firing probationary employees across the federal government, some key CDC flu webpages were taken down.
—Patricia Callahan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
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There was a period when Broadway creators thought the only way to get a performance was to humiliate a person.—
Mark Seliger,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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An investigation of at least eight fraternities found that members humiliated students through means like beating them with paddles or forcing potential recruits to eat live fish and drink urine, according to court filings.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Clippers limited Jokic to just six free-throw attempts in Game 1, but still allowed the Nuggets to take 27 FTs, as Gordon -- who averages 3.5 FTA per game -- knocked down 8-of-10 from the stripe.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some observers consider that safer, to prevent cars from slipping through when one gets knocked down, but others say smaller gaps affect visibility on the highway.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The temperature inside the Ehrlich family's car was recorded at 96.2 degrees at 3:45 p.m. that day, even though the air temperature outside in Lakewood, New Jersey, was 67.8 degrees, the affidavit said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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That is the lowest level recorded since NBC News began asking the question in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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His tariffs were not based on the import taxes charged by other countries but by the size of each trade deficit, a calculation that instantly discredited the policy with many economists and investors.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bolsonaro’s efforts to discredit the election had already found allies abroad.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The number of executive orders that are essentially dismantling federal agencies and allowing DOGE to essentially lay off people add more layers to investors’ concerns.—
Chuck Jones,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That set topped out at just 135 weeks on the Billboard 200 — not even half the time logged by its more successful counterpart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the biggest spring mover might have been a senior who played in all 16 games last season and logged nearly 400 snaps.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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They are humbled by the depth of their own domains.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Both Jelly Roll and Bryan seemed humbled after watching these aspiring stars one-up them with their own songs.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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