KNOCKING DOWN Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

knocking down

verb

present participle of knock down

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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as in taking down

to take apart right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

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as in downing

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

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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 knocking down Counter space is the currency of a working kitchen, and homeowners are finding a new way to buy more of it without knocking down a wall. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune Demolition crews hired by the Chicago Bears begin knocking down the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on June 16, 2023, in Arlington Heights. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Zhang uses his size and quick first step to attack the basket, while also knocking down three-pointers off the catch or on the move. — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 While knocking down those bearish arguments, Nvidia especially stressed the opportunities that these investments offer. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The couple preserved their existing hardwood floors and most of the home’s original layout, while knocking down a couple of walls to create a more open-concept space. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Once a boulder begins to roll down the hill, its potential energy from the force of gravity first transforms to kinetic energy and then maybe to thermal energy or to the work of knocking down a tree. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 In addition to Goodson, the highlights for the Falcons on Wednesday included a long and leaping touchdown catch by Drake London, Zachariah Branch lowering his shoulder and knocking down a Colts defender and an improved run defense. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Initially, 18 full-size models were built during an internal competition called Project Renaissance, from which the winning design was selected.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
From Big Talk Studios, the International Emmy Award-winning detective drama, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, follows a genius puzzle setter navigating life as a police consultant.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of winning

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After taking down such accounts, companies would write reports and researchers (including us) would publish analyses to explain the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures of online influence campaigns.

— RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
The Chicago White Sox are up 1-0 over the Cleveland Guardians after taking down the first game of the Division Series.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of taking down

Verb

In southeastern Connecticut and eastern Long Island, New York, gusts could be almost as strong, potentially downing tree limbs and power lines.

— Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Sustained winds will reach 25–35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, capable of downing tree limbs and causing power outages.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of downing

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Recently, the sector has been affected by El Nino, which brings weak monsoons and dry weather, reducing yields and sucrose recovery.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Other options include reducing the level of your contributions, although there is a minimum of 5% of pay for employees and 3% for employers.

— Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of reducing

Verb

Stallone also found work as an usher at a movie theater, earning just $34 a week.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
While De Luca and Abdy had a great run at the box office last year, this year has been littered with myriad misfires including The Bride, The End of Oak Street with no movie earning more than $100M stateside.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of earning

Verb

On Tuesday, forensic teams entered the home's basement and began dismantling a laboratory.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Politicians have been dismantling the government agencies designed to track foreign influence, and social media companies are raising barriers to research on their platforms, leaving the country unprepared.

— RENÉE DIRESTA, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismantling

Verb

Back in the United States two weeks after dropping its Big 12 opener to Arizona State in England, Kansas crushed Middle Tennessee of Conference USA 55-0 Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
After starting 3-0 in district play in 2025, the Blue Raiders lost some steam, dropping five straight games facing a tough schedule.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of dropping

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Adjustable mattresses were meant to make some of that guesswork easier, but the category has long been associated with airbeds that change firmness by increasing or decreasing pressure inside the mattress.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Standard gas pressure spreads out across the rock formations, homogenizing subterranean forces and actually decreasing the risk of the fault slipping over time.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026