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 KO
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Recent Examples of knock down
Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the movie’s core messages, about learning to get up after being knocked down by life, became his mantra.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
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
Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The two engage in a knockdown drag out fight, with Caleb eventually coming out on top and disabling the programmable matter.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Tuesday’s storms also brought massive hail up to grapefruit size near Godley, Texas, while stones up to tennis ball and baseball size pummeled Springfield, Missouri, damaging vehicles and knocking down power poles.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the movie’s core messages, about learning to get up after being knocked down by life, became his mantra.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
When the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to represent Collin, a philosophical dispute became a knockdown, drag-out battle.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
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
Noun
Ao Tanaka, playing in what would be the Aaronson role on Saturday, picks up the knockdown and feeds Gudmundsson, in acres of space, wide left.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The two engage in a knockdown drag out fight, with Caleb eventually coming out on top and disabling the programmable matter.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
Verb
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Long-term federal gang and violence prosecutions are designed to take down organizations.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Photos from the Messenger show downed trees blocking a road and damage to a mobile home in Bridgeport.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the sun sets, the fruit bats swoop among the trees as couples and young families lounge on large poolside cabanas, downing languid cocktails and listening to live guitar strums before heading for a casual dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the state legislature, shows how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Companies are taking steps to reduce their plastic consumption, according to Melissa Bastos, Cotton Incorporated director of corporate strategy and insights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
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Rabid Fans Katie Feeney – Snapchat The Trauma Behind the KO.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Itauma turned pro three years ago in a debut KO victory that lasted just 23 seconds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Thunder earned a bit of a break and await the Lakers, potentially without Luka Dončić.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Once the heating process is complete, the pressure vessel is disconnected from the Mothership.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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