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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes
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as in to knock down
to take apart
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
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as in to record
to make a written note of
took down the customer's contact information
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Recent Examples of take down
In an episode that first aired in 2019, Aaron Cuschieri, chef at The Dearborn, took down Flay with his bestselling fish and chips recipe.
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
As for when to take down the decor, that's really up to you.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Determined to end the twisted game once and for all, Gi-hun sets his sights on taking down the mysterious Front Man, the mastermind behind it all.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
According to federal laws, the military can only take down drones by military bases if the drones exhibit a clear threat, and spying isn’t one, the Journal notes.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
As for when to take down the decor, that's really up to you.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Determined to end the twisted game once and for all, Gi-hun sets his sights on taking down the mysterious Front Man, the mastermind behind it all.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
According to federal laws, the military can only take down drones by military bases if the drones exhibit a clear threat, and spying isn’t one, the Journal notes.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Illinois has the seventh-highest scoring offense in Division I, but was humiliated to 29 percent shooting, and the otherwise-excellent Kasparas Jakučionis had more turnovers (seven) than made baskets (five, on 15 tries).Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Over several years, victims were beaten, threatened and humiliated, while perpetrators befriended parents to screen them from the systemic abuse.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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One player: Damian Lillard With 31.8 seconds left in the Bucks’ loss on Saturday, Bulls guard Koby White came off a pick-and-roll and knocked down a jumper to give Chicago a two-point lead.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Fire Department knocked down a fire Thursday in a vacant downtown building that was formerly the home of the Morrison Hotel, which became famous after it was photographed as the cover art for the 1970 album by seminal L.A. band The Doors.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
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Top 10 Center Fielders In 2024, only eight pitchers recorded 30 saves — the fewest in a 162-game season since 1988.Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Powers recorded the album with co-producer and mixer-engineer Rodaidh McDonald.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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This is merely another attempt to discredit our founder and the company.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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In Allen’s case, this narrative sought to enlist journalists and news outlets in discrediting his own daughter’s account of being molested, Ronan Farrow said.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: CBS Stream: Fubo The Bills are flying high after dismantling the Jets 40-14 last Sunday and extending their win streak to three games.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the Rockets big man hurt them during the first quarter, the Celtics used the bigger lineups to shut him down the rest of the way — and, with that, dismantle the rest of the Houston offense.Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The game was well in hand by the fourth quarter, allowing head coach Tom Thibodeau to empty his bench with three minutes remaining — a rare luxury for a team whose starters have logged heavy minutes in recent games.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The last time Los Angeles logged more than one-tenth of an inch of rain was in early May.Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Having had the opportunity to perform and even record with Sam was humbling and an honor.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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People who once lived here, like Sanchez, walked around in unchanged clothes, humbled and stunned by the force that showed them no mercy a day earlier.Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Promoting frequent breaks, disconnecting after work hours and maximizing vacation time are crucial for sustaining well-being.Corey Digi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The damage of up to five submarine cables is the latest incident of undersea cables being disconnected, or deemed to have been deliberately sabotaged, in the Baltic Sea.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Take down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20down. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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