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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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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
Nashville is coming off its first win of the season, taking down Portland 2-0 behind goals from Andy Najar and Ahmed Qasem.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Detective Bryant (Steve Harris) is still coping with the loss of his son, and funnels all of his energy into taking down BMF.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Guinea fowl, small birds that can take down predators while working in groups, become an apt metaphor for the way the women bond together, as well as a haunting visual motif.
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
The Cardinals were not expected to make a deep run and took down No. 1 San Antonio Brennan in the state semifinals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Detective Bryant (Steve Harris) is still coping with the loss of his son, and funnels all of his energy into taking down BMF.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Guinea fowl, small birds that can take down predators while working in groups, become an apt metaphor for the way the women bond together, as well as a haunting visual motif.
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
The Cardinals were not expected to make a deep run and took down No. 1 San Antonio Brennan in the state semifinals.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take down
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Remember, Trump kicked off his political career by claiming Obama wasn't born here, and reportedly decided to run for president only after Obama humiliated him to his face at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2011.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the City of Hartford and Hartford School Board, the complaint named Tilda Santiago, a special education case manager who allegedly repeatedly bullied and harassed Ortiz by yelling and humiliating the teen in front of other students and teachers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Murray returned from a twisted ankle late in the fourth quarter to knock down a game-tying jumper with 5.3 seconds left, but it was sandwiched between Wizards 3s.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Devils were able to knock down a pair of free throws, and Lubin missed his three-pointer to send the game to overtime, giving Duke a 74-71 win.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Austin, Texas, native recorded a career-high five interceptions and 11 passes defended during his senior season which earned him Consensus First-Team All-American honors.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Central Americans then recorded a shock win over Berhalter’s side at the Copa America last summer.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Trump on Tuesday escalated his campaign to discredit judges who get in his way, calling on Congress to impeach the judge at the center of a legal fight over the deportation of hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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More often than not these spins have one end goal: to dismiss or discredit someone or something.—
Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk's attempt to unilaterally dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The cuts are part of the broader effort led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce and dismantle U.S. agencies.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Playing with pain Kentucky guard Lamont Butler logged 25 minutes while dealing with a shoulder injury.—
Rich Rovito,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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That event presented an opportunity that was too good to pass up: the chance to explore the seafloor below the iceberg’s original location—like overturning a rock or log in the woods to see what creatures lie hidden underneath.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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We’re honored and humbled to help ensure CHOP remains a magnet for the greatest medical talent, a refuge for those facing the most complex cases, an incubator for breakthrough treatments, a beacon of hope, and the pride of Philadelphia for decades to come.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Hart was very much humbled by his experience day drinking with Seth Meyers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The banking system is disconnected from the rest of the world.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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