KNUCKLES DOWN Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

knuckles down

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present tense third-person singular of knuckle down

as in buckles (down)

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Surprisingly, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt pulled Gavin Williams from the game after just 70 pitches in five innings, bringing in Daniel Espino.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Reliever Bennett Sousa was subjected to some boos after spiking two breaking pitches in the seventh inning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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