knocking down

verb

Definition of knocking downnext
present participle of knock down
1
as in winning
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 taking down
to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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

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4
as in reducing
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 knocking down
  1. winning
  2. downing
  3. reducing
  4. earning
  5. dismantling
  6. reaping
  7. gaining
  8. making
Verb
  • Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That goes without mentioning additional bonuses for getting further to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, as well as potentially winning the big one for the first time since 2015.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winning
Verb
  • The Bulldogs handed the Longhorns their only loss this season, downing Texas 30-15 on the road on October 19.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday and early Sunday.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of downing
Verb
  • These solutions enable just-in-time production, reducing the likelihood of waste and excess inventory while improving resource efficiency.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Deregulation is integral to his message as well as the entity dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with cutting government spending and reducing regulatory burdens.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
Verb
  • However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This means more people of color are earning a higher education, but few are opting to become teachers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of earning
Verb
  • Through social media and her practice, German is dismantling beauty myths and empowering her community with knowledge.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Call From Within For A Boeing Breakup In a significant and unexpected development, senior managers at Boeing have expressed their support for dismantling the conglomerate and a full breakup of the company.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismantling
Verb
  • And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.
    Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaping
Verb
  • This includes specific trends and products that are gaining popularity, identifying patterns and forecasting demand.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
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  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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knocking down

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