1
as in falls
to lead or extend downward
the pathway descends to the river bank
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2
as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the order of the classroom descended into chaos when the teacher left the room
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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
leaves slowly descended from the branches in the gentle autumn wind wait for the elevator to descend
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as in dismounts
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
the driver descended from the truck's cab, dreading to see what he had hit
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025 -
His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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When he’s done, the atmosphere inside the White House quickly devolves.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Without laws, a country devolves into anarchy and lawlessness.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Descends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descends. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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