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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There need to be "solutions not only focused on taking down the content but really cutting incentives at the root", she said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

After recent losses in trials related to social-media practices, the tech company begins taking down ads on its apps meant to attract eligible plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

A day after taking down No. 3-seed Duke in the Elite Eight, the Bruins learned on Monday they will face fellow No. 1-seed Texas on Friday, the only team to beat them all season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

He sat on the toilet without taking down his pants although he made noises like undoing his belt and unfastening his zipper.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy