PLUNKING DOWN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

plunking down

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present participle of plunk down

as in striking down

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The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for Hasan in March 2025, striking down his final appeal well over a decade after his court-martial conviction.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
The association later won a lawsuit, striking down the city of Berkeley’s ordinance and halting others across the state.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of striking down

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The interceptors are among the few defensive weapons capable of knocking down a ballistic missile, and Zelensky has been vocal about his constant struggle to obtain more stocks.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
As a nation, the United States is moving toward knocking down longstanding walls separating religion and government, often ruling in favor of expanding the rights of religious groups.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of knocking down

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Earlier that day, at a different campaign event about 90 miles east in Canfield, a man carrying two handguns, brass knuckles, and a Taser had barreled toward Acton while yelling her name, knocking over an elderly couple in the crowd.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
Even the odd chance to counter-attack went badly wrong — summed up by the sight of Ouattara almost knocking over team-mate Mikkel Damsgaard with a wayward pass.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of knocking over

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One time, a very famous chef served my dining companion a gorgeous ten-piece dessert while plopping a giant wedge of cheese on my plate.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Kadooze to Candiace for plopping right down on the couch and jumping into the conversation instead of letting the snub ruin being a part of the anniversary celebration.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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