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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
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as in takes down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in downs
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in reduces
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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Recent Examples of knocks down
Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
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Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.—
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After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.—
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
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In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
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Or what heating options are available if the chip breaks down?—
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During ketosis, the body breaks down fat into ketones and uses them for fuel.—
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When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.—
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Just bring them indoors when the temperature drops to keep them safe from extended freezes, and put them back on the patio after the last frost.—
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
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“Knocks down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20down. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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