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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
In winter, running fans clockwise pushes heat down and in the summer, when the temperatures rise, folks want warmer air to rise and cooler air to be pushed down, which is why fans should be reversed as the weather changes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Good luck, with Bichette coming off his down year, under club control for only one more season and set to earn $16.5 million in 2025.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame is riding an 11-game winning streak and has faced fewer third downs than any team in the country this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Thanks in no small part to his historic assist early in the second period, Crosby’s Penguins downed the New York Islanders 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
One floor down is a 600-square-foot family room and, behind that, the stark-white, 1,100-square-foot studio space.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
In winter, running fans clockwise pushes heat down and in the summer, when the temperatures rise, folks want warmer air to rise and cooler air to be pushed down, which is why fans should be reversed as the weather changes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Maybe that side of you needs proper down time to usher in a creative breakthrough.
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Good luck, with Bichette coming off his down year, under club control for only one more season and set to earn $16.5 million in 2025.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Broncos four downs: Sean Payton, Bo Nix solve franchise’s quarterback-coach combo, playoff drought in one season.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame is riding an 11-game winning streak and has faced fewer third downs than any team in the country this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Jason Smith, deputy chief of staff for Montgomery County, which is located just north of Houston, told CBS News in an email that 50 to 100 homes were damaged by severe weather that downed trees and powerlines.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Thanks in no small part to his historic assist early in the second period, Crosby’s Penguins downed the New York Islanders 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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The move downward comes after shares dropped more than 10% on Wednesday.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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After a nationwide spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, violent crime is trending downward in cities across the country.Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Continuing to slog away into the night isn't the answer, but doing things differently could transform everything.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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This gives you media controls without leaving the touchpad or mousing away from your work.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Donte DiVincenzo threw his up arms in exasperated fashion the second Anthony Edwards veered away from the plan Saturday night.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Fox News and the election year bump: As noted a few paragraphs ago, cable news had an up year overall thanks largely to the presidential election, with all of CNN, Fox News and MSNBC improving their primetime and full-day audiences from 2023 (through Dec. 19).Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Many people were really unhappy, depressed and angry, frustrated.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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If Richard wanted to die, suicide-by-cop is sometimes a choice for those who are desperate and depressed.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Inflammation can contribute to a general sick feeling or discomfort typically felt with a hangover. Dehydration: Alcohol promotes loss of water by increasing urination.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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On December 18, the CDC announced that the first severe H5N1 case in a human had been detected, which is thought to have been caught after exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Less Coverage For At-Risk Areas Coverage options for California homeowners in at-risk zones have already dropped dramatically in recent years.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy that prohibits the prosecution of sitting presidents.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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And Deion would rather swallow four gallons of humility rather than finance that $8 million himself.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Though its battlefield progress has been slow and costly, momentum in the war is in Russia’s favor and its onslaught has gradually swallowed up towns and villages, especially in Donetsk.Samya Kullab and Yehor Konovalov, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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