Synonyms of down
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as in downward 
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as in away
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as in up
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as in lowered
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as in depressed
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as in sick
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as in malfunctioning
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as in excellent
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as in fur
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as in accident
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as in grudge
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as in dislike
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as in drop
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as in demise
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as in prairie
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as in to drop
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as in to swallow
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as in to dismiss
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
eight down and two to go
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
feeling a bit down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
down with the flu
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as in malfunctioning
not being in working order
while my computer was down, I attended to some unfinished odds and ends lying about my cubicle
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a small jazz club that showcases some really down musicians
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as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
lately it's been one down after another in my life
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as in grudge
chiefly British
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
I don't understand why she'd have such a down against me; we've never even spoken to each other!
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as in dislike
chiefly British
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
for years after the war her grandfather had an unshakable down on the Germans
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
suffered with a psychological disorder in which she alternated between emotional ups and downs
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as in demise
a loss of status
experienced the ups and downs of a career in showbiz
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as in prairie
usually downs plural
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
hold a festival on the downs
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council
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Recent Examples of down
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
The season finale drew 3.7 million viewers on HBO and Max on its first night, down from 5.3 million for the season premiere in April.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Hill had a down year in 2024, posting 959 yards and eight touchdowns.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Manchester City dominated before the goal and continued to pile on the pressure at 1-0 down.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Katelyn Taylor and Anna Craft delivered three hits each, while Delaney Moquin punched out 13 and allowed four hits as Silver Lake downed Hingham 11-0 in the Patriot League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Adverb
Reheat in the oven at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, or tortilla-side down on the stovetop for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat with olive oil (until tortilla is crispy again).
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
The season finale drew 3.7 million viewers on HBO and Max on its first night, down from 5.3 million for the season premiere in April.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Adjective
Right Now Every down cycle is different but this one is particularly challenging for retail and consumer companies especially because of tariffs.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Hill had a down year in 2024, posting 959 yards and eight touchdowns.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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That said, there are also a fair number of picks that are entirely focused on the dramatic ups and downs of this turbulent time in peoples’ lives.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Manchester City dominated before the goal and continued to pile on the pressure at 1-0 down.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Verb
The zoo said there were no major injuries to animals or staff caused by the storms, but downed trees required significant cleanup for days, the zoo said on May 18.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Katelyn Taylor and Anna Craft delivered three hits each, while Delaney Moquin punched out 13 and allowed four hits as Silver Lake downed Hingham 11-0 in the Patriot League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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This time around in the United Kingdom, however, her discography is uniformly trending downward.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In some cases, subduction-like activity — a process where one part of a planet's outer shell is forced downward into the hotter, deeper interior — occurs as hot plumes rise and push surface material outward and downward.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The election against President Trump was less than four months away.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The district blamed declining enrollment in large part on the expansion of Florida’s school voucher program, which provides money for private school scholarships and homeschooling services and has subsequently lured many students away from traditional public schools.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Critics of the plus up question the need to throw more money at a defense industrial base that is currently maxed out, especially as benefits for veterans and military families could be subject to reductions.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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That would increase to 40% for productions outside of the Los Angeles area, or in economically depressed areas of Los Angeles.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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In a depressed environment, where every effort is scrutinised, Moynat’s outing for 520 plays on the simple bond between pets and their owners, landing well.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Each year, about 48 million people in the U.S. get sick with foodborne illnesses, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk of serious complications from the virus and their newborns are in danger of getting really sick from COVID.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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With Philips dropping down, Pannek perfectly placed the puck in the pocket above Philips’ right shoulder.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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This Sansui monitor is like the underdog that shows up and immediately drops 240Hz on the table.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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The esophagus helps move swallowed food from the back of the throat to the stomach to be digested.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Endeavor would go on to swallow William Morris, turning CAA vs. WME into the rep business’s version of Coke vs. Pepsi.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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