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
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect growth of 169,000 jobs, down from December’s 256,000 additions.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This cloud-like comforter is stuffed with a down alternative filling and wrapped in a soft cotton cover that could be a game-changer on chilly winter nights.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In the ups and downs of the music industry and Diddy’s fortunes over the decades since, Bad Boy has taken many forms at several different conglomerates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
But the company reduced its forecast for adjusted EBIT [earnings before interest and taxes] margin to flat to down 100 basis points from the previous forecast of an increase of 60 basis points to a decline of 60 basis points.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Last October the PlayStation network was down for several hours.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect growth of 169,000 jobs, down from December’s 256,000 additions.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The first came on an 11-play, 70-yard drive featuring a good mix of run and pass plays, including a huge fourth down conversion from Mahomes early in the drive.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This cloud-like comforter is stuffed with a down alternative filling and wrapped in a soft cotton cover that could be a game-changer on chilly winter nights.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
Kardashian and Kanye West — who share daughters North, 11, and Chicago, 6, and sons Saint, 9, and Psalm, 5 — filed for divorce after six years together in 2021 following a series of ups and downs as the rapper navigated bipolar disorder.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In the ups and downs of the music industry and Diddy’s fortunes over the decades since, Bad Boy has taken many forms at several different conglomerates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Twenty-three years later, McCaskey was 40 when a team coached by her father and led by defensive end Doug Atkins and tight end Mike Ditka downed the New York Giants 14-10 at Wrigley for title No. 8.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
But the company reduced its forecast for adjusted EBIT [earnings before interest and taxes] margin to flat to down 100 basis points from the previous forecast of an increase of 60 basis points to a decline of 60 basis points.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Last year's increase came after a period of time when the number of mishaps had trended downward.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Reversing the fan's direction helps warm air that collects near the ceiling to circulate downward.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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These could possibly include forcing a government shutdown to push the Trump White House away from their moves toward authoritarianism and back toward a situation that elicits dialogue, negotiations, and compromise.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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After its creative and commercial success elevated auteur Mike White into the pantheon of prestige showrunners, Season 2 ventured further afield, both geographically (to Sicily) and away from its home base, with excursions across the Italian isle.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The company is also cutting its menu by 30% and removing the up charge for non-dairy milks, which have grown in popularity among customers.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
31 Jan. 2025
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Changing between them requires an up or down swipe.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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But Chinese policymakers have been struggling to contain a massive property-market slump, alongside depressed consumer confidence.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
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Morosi believes Arenado's apparent decline is playing a role in his depressed trade market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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And in one case, a person got it from handling sick and or dead birds in a backyard flock.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dairy farmers with infected herds reported large die-offs of wild birds near their farms before their cows got sick, according to the USDA.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2025
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Immigrant student attendance drops slightly at JCPS in wake of ICE policy change Why a JCPS board member wants to limit cell phone use in schools Pollio raises concerns about TARC drivers taking advantage of JCPS partnership JCPS is a 'Safe Haven' district.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Coast Guard is planning to drop a buoy in the water to track and monitor ice movement to inform their search, the fire department said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over time, someone with ALS loses the ability to walk, chew, swallow food and breathe, according to WebMD.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Esophageal dilation: Strictures, or narrowing of the esophagus, can make swallowing difficult.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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