1
as in to slaughter
to kill on a large scale
machine guns mowed down the advancing troops without mercy
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2
as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the crowd rushing in for the sale mowed down the poor clerks standing at the front entrance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mow (down)
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In response, many farmers slaughtered more female cattle than usual, which helped beef supplies in the short term but lowered the size of future herds.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025 -
Despite a thundering chorus of opposition, state wildlife officials seem determined to go through with its plan to slaughter dozens, maybe hundreds, of Florida black bears this December.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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The rate of downing Shaheds dopped from 95% or more to 86% last month, so around three times as many were getting through.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior Doman averaged 42.6 yards on 49 punts this past season, including 15 downed inside the 20 and 10 of 50 yards or longer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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On June 13, about 200 Christians were massacred by a group of jihadists in Yelwata, a town located in Benue State, which is almost entirely Christian.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023, and massacred over 1,200 people, including Americans.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Most recently, the team dropped a 4-0 result to York United following a pair of draws.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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This is expected to knock down tree limbs, blow around unsecured objects and do minor damage to outdoor items.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Rachel Banham knocked down three 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Sky.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Windows blew out, chunks of the walls peeled off, and furniture was knocked over.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Bowlers, like pitchers, use high velocity and deception to get the ball past their opponent (in this case, to knock over the wicket or stumps) or induce a catchable ball to the 11 defensive players in the field.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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If a tree is found to be infested, Ewing recommends felling it and disposing of the wood by cutting it into chips and composting it.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
22 July 2025
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In September 2023, the world awoke to the news that someone had deliberately felled the Sycamore Gap tree with a chainsaw.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The current owners have redone the sheet rock, plumbing, electrical, and flooring throughout the entire house, De Lello said.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Knight slammed the car into a U-turn and floored it toward Las Vegas Boulevard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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“Mow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mow%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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