knocked down

verb

Definition of knocked downnext
past tense of knock down
1
as in earned
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 dismantled
to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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3
as in downed
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down

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4
as in reduced
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 Synonyms for knocked down
  1. earned
  2. dismantled
  3. downed
  4. reduced
  5. won
  6. disconnected
  7. gained
  8. reaped
Verb
  • As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of earned
Verb
  • Another fatal flaw of tariffs that undermines their role in bringing back jobs is how they can be dismantled overnight by the next administration.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Army has made a huge splash in their first season in the AAC, running the table in conference play, Army's only blemish this season came against the powerhouse Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who dismantled them 49-14 in a non-conference matchup.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismantled
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  • Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Reports suggested that 50% or more of the FPVs launched by Ukraine were being downed by jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of downed
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  • However, Jordan’s decision to wind down operations before the sale reduced the final price.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduced
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  • Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sales were ticking back up thanks to the success of its $5 meals and some limited-time souvenirs that won people back.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of won
Verb
  • The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.
    Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Human beings walk around the world like we’re disconnected from our bodies.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of disconnected
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  • Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gained
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  • Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaped
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