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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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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 taken down
Now, some of Bustamante's friends have taken down images of Chavez.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
On a similar play to her goal, Traoré was taken down at the top of the 18-yard box on a breakaway in the 13th minute, but no whistle came her way.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
However, victims still struggle to get their photos taken down, increasing the likelihood that images will continue to spread and retraumatize them.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Pride flags removed Several pride flags were taken down over spring break, including one displayed in the main sitting area of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Eagles played their first concert without Joe Walsh in 51 years in January when the guitarist was taken down by the flu.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
But statues including one in downtown Los Angeles, south of Olvera Street, were eventually taken down.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Pitman did not respond to multiple interview requests early Monday evening, by which time the Gillyweeds Facebook page appeared to have been taken down.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
The statue had been displayed at Love Field since the 1960s but was taken down in 2020.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
On a similar play to her goal, Traoré was taken down at the top of the 18-yard box on a breakaway in the 13th minute, but no whistle came her way.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
However, victims still struggle to get their photos taken down, increasing the likelihood that images will continue to spread and retraumatize them.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Pride flags removed Several pride flags were taken down over spring break, including one displayed in the main sitting area of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Eagles played their first concert without Joe Walsh in 51 years in January when the guitarist was taken down by the flu.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
But statues including one in downtown Los Angeles, south of Olvera Street, were eventually taken down.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Pitman did not respond to multiple interview requests early Monday evening, by which time the Gillyweeds Facebook page appeared to have been taken down.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
The statue had been displayed at Love Field since the 1960s but was taken down in 2020.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken down
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At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Walz and Ellison were humiliated and could not account for their blundering.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rookie watch First-round pick Jase Richardson entered late in the first quarter and knocked down his first 3-pointer to help score a quick five points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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It will be knocked down on Saturday, and lifeguards will work out of a temporary office this upcoming season.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city was shamed into action.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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She’s shamed and her businesses are closed down, and certainly no charity would touch her and a great deal more will come out.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a millennial Jewish woman who supports progressive candidates, this attitude feels stale and disconnected from the current political moment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health’s investigators found a hospice agency’s door locked and the phone disconnected.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Much—perhaps even most—of the knowledge these agents need is not written down.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Back in 1961, when this equation was first written down, the estimates were wildly optimistic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By this logic, emergency rooms are sunk costs and preventative care is a frivolous indulgence.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Comedian Charlie Berens also popularized the ritual, joking that it can be broken down into recognizable steps.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Taken down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20down. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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