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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

Karume says he removed the video of Kalekye because she left a comment underneath it and also took down another woman's video after she asked him to.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Behind 26 points from center Lauren Betts, the No. 1 seed Bruins took down No. 8 seed Huskies with an explosive second half to stay undefeated in conference play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Zooey took down his foot from the window seat.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger