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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Examples of down in a Sentence
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NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
The view is straight down at the North Pole in the center.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Designed with a down alternative that offers warmth, this vest keeps chilly weather at bay while leaving room for movement and breathability.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Companies go through ups and downs and these companies have proven to increase their dividend payouts consecutively.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Afp, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
At least 16 people were dead, killed by tornadoes, falling trees, downed power lines, wrecked vehicles or medical emergencies after Milton lashed the state with powerful wind and rain.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Kyle Hamilton, the Ravens do-it-all safety, is on the field and in pain after the Bengals picked up a first down inside Baltimore’s 20-yard line.
—NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
The view is straight down at the North Pole in the center.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Andrew Wiggins is the team’s best point-of-attack defender but is coming off a down year and an interrupted preseason.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Designed with a down alternative that offers warmth, this vest keeps chilly weather at bay while leaving room for movement and breathability.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
Fans have followed his ups and downs every step of the way.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Companies go through ups and downs and these companies have proven to increase their dividend payouts consecutively.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Footage posted on Russian social media showed a large explosion in the area and small drones being downed by air defence systems.
—Afp, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
At least 16 people were dead, killed by tornadoes, falling trees, downed power lines, wrecked vehicles or medical emergencies after Milton lashed the state with powerful wind and rain.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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During Trump's first term, freedom of the press in the United States lurched downward, as did trust in media.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nike’s earnings fell 26% in its most recent quarter, with a new deal to sponsor NBA and WNBA jerseys last month barely pausing the stock’s push downward.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The idea to bomb London is a result of this dissatisfaction: why should the Irish people bear the brunt of the war when the enemy is just a ferry ride away?Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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It’s backed off from that breakout as sellers moved in but remains in an up trend for the year and since the 2022 lows.John Navin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The heaviness of the buying volume tends to offer confirmation of the up move.John Navin, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Deadpool, is depressed, according to a synopsis by Showtimes.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amid a glut of dour, depressed series with Serious Things to Say, a show that carries itself so lightly is absolutely welcome.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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All but one of those patients had been exposed to sick cattle or poultry on farms.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Russell’s Mitch was as in touch with his animal needs as with his guilty concern for his sick mother.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Employer national insurance will rise by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025, while the threshold at which employers start paying NI on each employee’s salary will drop from £9,100 to £5,000.Marc Shoffman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The historic bridge becomes visible when the lake level drops to 1,392 feet, and the full bridge deck is exposed at 1,384 feet, according to Andrew Byrne, public affairs specialist for the Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees the lake and dam, who spoke to TRIB Live.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a sore throat from tissue irritation, bad breath caused by thriving bacteria, and sometimes difficulty swallowing, if the stones are big enough.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cherished memories — photo albums, family heirlooms, and tokens of love — swallowed by floodwaters and carried miles away, are now reduced to mere fragments and discarded amid the wreckage.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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