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
Everett Cook, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
As Detroit inched closer and closer to the redzone, the Packers defense came up clutch, stopping Lions running back David Montgomery on third down.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Those percentages waned with each down ballot and amendment issue.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
And after several years of ups and downs, the team came back strong this year, which saw both Norris and Piastri score their first F1 wins this year at the Miami Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix, respectively.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The punt was downed inside the Cowboys’ 10, where Cooper Rush and Co. will take over trailing 20-10.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The intrigue: With 43 seconds left and the game tied 31-31, coach Dan Campbell decided to go for it on fourth down instead of kicking the go-ahead field goal and giving the Packers a chance to score against his depleted defense.
—Everett Cook, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
As Detroit inched closer and closer to the redzone, the Packers defense came up clutch, stopping Lions running back David Montgomery on third down.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Crowds gathered to watch and celebrate as workers cut the down the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Thursday.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Those percentages waned with each down ballot and amendment issue.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Michigan's oldest book club Since 1975, a group of Oakland County women has gathered monthly to discuss books, share meals, and support one another through life’s ups and downs.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
And after several years of ups and downs, the team came back strong this year, which saw both Norris and Piastri score their first F1 wins this year at the Miami Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix, respectively.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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Next up: the Seattle Sounders, which downed crosstown rival LAFC on Saturday night.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The punt was downed inside the Cowboys’ 10, where Cooper Rush and Co. will take over trailing 20-10.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Even with statistics that show killings and other serious crimes trending downward, recent election results show the public remains concerned about safety — or the perception that cities are unsafe.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Among Russell 3000 health care companies, personal security costs actually trended downward from 0.8% in 2018, to 0.5% in 2024, Esgauge data reveals.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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While Cohen stepped away from acting after the sequel, each of his costars continued to pursue careers in the industry, though not necessarily in front of the camera.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his year away from baseball, Francona concentrated on his health.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 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 Swiss National Bank also cut rates by 50 basis points earlier in the session Thursday, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim amid an ongoing tussle with depressed inflation and a strong Swiss franc.Karen Gilchrist,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Wandering in separately from the modernist monstrosity across the street are JD (Luke Wilson), a depressed out-of-work actor, and glittery, shallow Margo (Linda Cardellini), who will presently be identified as his wife.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jodi Blodgett is so sick of all the extras that she's stopped flying.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Salmonella is bacteria that can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trust among Republicans over that time period dropped much more precipitously, from 70% to 40%, while roughly 80% of Democrats expressed trust in national news sources.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Unintended shootings drop, but children more often the victims Unintentional shootings are the smallest category of gun deaths, making up about 1% of the total, and have been dropping for four decades.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a game where a D-man on the other side put up two, seeing the team’s two most skilled defencemen finish with zero shots each and losing their minutes at five-on-five is a tough pill to swallow.Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Huskies were also swallowed up on the boards, getting out-rebounded 25-16 in the first half and allowing 11 second-chance points to the Irish.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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