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taking down

VERB

write down

Synonyms

WEAK

inscribe jot down make a note of minute note note down put on record record set down transcribe

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

VERB

humble

Synonyms

WEAK

deflate humiliate let down lower mortify pull down put down take apart

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

Example Sentences

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Dateline NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ and host Chris Hansen were cheered for taking down sexual abusers of children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The team’s previous best winning streak was built by taking down bottom-feeding teams including New Orleans, Utah and Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Venezuela won the WBC for the first time, taking down the U.S. with a dramatic 3-2 win that served as a perfect encapsulation of the entire tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“It’s logical, then, that participants have sought to adopt something of a more cautious stance, taking down risk exposures, cutting position sizes, and reducing the duration for which trades are held,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

My mom was taking down our hut, getting ready to move.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola