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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway shares fall after Buffet’s exit The company's Class A shares are down 14% since Buffet retired in favor of new chief Greg Abel.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Despite the down year, the Cowboys felt confident enough to make an investment in Ferguson.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The secondary went through those ups and downs for the rest of the game.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In cases of deficiency caused by a GI or health condition that hinders absorption, just downing more B12 in supplement form might not solve the problem.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
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Adverb
Disney shares were down 3.52% to $114.08 in early trading.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Berkshire Hathaway shares fall after Buffet’s exit The company's Class A shares are down 14% since Buffet retired in favor of new chief Greg Abel.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The best down alternative pillows, however, are popular for resembling down without the dust and mites that can often wreak havoc on sinuses overnight.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Despite the down year, the Cowboys felt confident enough to make an investment in Ferguson.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Noun
The pollsters feed the journalistic maw with breathless findings on Trump’s up and downs, on scandal, etc.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The secondary went through those ups and downs for the rest of the game.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
This latest barrage follows a similar July 19 attack, when Russia launched 344 drones and 35 missiles, of which Ukrainian forces downed 314 drones and 30 missiles.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In cases of deficiency caused by a GI or health condition that hinders absorption, just downing more B12 in supplement form might not solve the problem.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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For the most recent annual series from April 2023 through March 2024, the initial three monthly estimates were revised downward about 16% on average.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The original ordinance restricted the use of searchlights, while newer ones cover everything from outdoor lighting brightness to directing light downward, keeping light pollution minimal.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The theft occurred at the new church site near the intersection of Old Weatherford Road and Rolling Creek Run, which is a couple of miles away from the current church location.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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When moisture comes into contact with this fabric, it’s quickly absorbed and wicked away from the skin.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The stock fell 5% on an up day for the market, another blow to Intel shareholders who had hoped—finally—that things might have hit bottom.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The up direction is dedicated to the Drive mode, but the down, left, and right controls are programmable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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That view shifted Wednesday, with our double upgrade back to our buy-equivalent 1 rating after CEO David Ricks and several other company insiders bought lots of shares of the depressed stock.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sixty-five-year-old Jep Gambardella, indolent and disenchanted, his eyes permanently imbued with gin and tonic, watches this parade of hollow, doomed, powerful yet depressed humanity.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today’s daily brief features the Texas governor ordering the arrest and expulsion of fleeing lawmakers, a video on the NYT weaponizing a sick toddler amid the starvation crisis in Gaza, and Israel is considering a plan to expand the war in Gaza.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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January is also one of the best times to find low airfares because demand typically drops after New Year's Day, said Ellie Breslin, spokeswoman for the airfare tracking website Hopper.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cunha, ostensibly operating at centre-forward, often dropped to get the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Although swallowing a small amount of meconium is safe, breathing it in can cause serious respiratory issues.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Joy isn’t coming, though, Miranda tells her, because her dog swallowed something.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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