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took 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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This week, she took down the Platner sign in their yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Ukraine's homegrown air defence network -- electronic jamming systems, anti-aircraft guns, helicopters and jets, and smaller interceptor drones -- took down all but 22 of the Russian drones.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Trump later took down the post, saying that he thought it was meant to show him as a doctor.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

She took down the post after union veterans accused her of tarnishing the movement, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The priest reached across to the shelf beside his chair and took down a bottle and two small glasses.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman