knock down 1 of 3

verb

ˈnäk-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce knock down (audio)
Definition of knock downnext
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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knockdown

2 of 3

adjective

chiefly British
as in dropped

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knockdown

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noun

as in KO

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Recent Examples of knock down
Verb
These pests munch gardens, poop in pools, snap at pets and occasionally knock down power lines. — Alex Harris august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Metro Fire crews knocked down the vehicle fire and tended to the two before pronouncing one of the victims dead at the scene. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
That competitive mariachi exists is a knockdown effect of this. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 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
Noun
Sandhagen’s leg was injured in the first round after a submission attempt from Sandhagen bounced back with a strong second frame, but a knockdown in the third and several takedowns gave Bautista the win in the worst fight of the night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said on Monday that a complete knockdown has not yet been declared, as hotspots smolder inside the building. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knock down
  1. win
  2. take down
  3. down
  4. reduce
  5. decreased
  6. KO
  7. earn
  8. disconnect
Verb
  • The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In the final moments of the game, Chad scores the game-winning touchdown, but a penalty sets them back with just two seconds left on the clock.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of win
Verb
  • Before it was taken down, the shadowy dark web service called Nexus allowed virtually anybody to peruse identity documents of over 170 million people in the US and Canada.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The video was taken down a day later following the backlash over the ad.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of take down
Verb
  • Lake Howell forced a Seminole punt, which was downed inside the two yard linej.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There's a lot of seaweed and some downed trees thanks to Hurricane Maria, but the terrain is pretty navigable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Verb
  • Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, a creditor might bid $35,000 for a $50,000 SUV, reducing the judgment by that amount, then sell it for $50,000, pocketing $15,000.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
Adjective
  • Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.
    — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Definition of decreased
Noun
  • This week, just steps from the garden, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm), a 43,000-square-foot museum designed by the architectural firm Studio KO, opens its doors to the public.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Kennedy Nzechukwu Heavyweight KO in Round 1 Chris Padilla def.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, those five writers — also DSA-LA members — panned the idea of an endorsement, saying Raman hasn’t earned it.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of earn
Verb
  • Tourists come here, disconnect themselves, go off into one little corner and think that’s the country.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And, often, the material is so technical that it is disconnected from real-world use, leading to even less engagement and retention.
    — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnect

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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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