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
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
One glimmer of light in the Q2 results was commercial income improving even in a down year on the field, with United citing August’s $75m per year front-of-shirt deal with Snapdragon as a driver.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Lee cited Friday’s 118-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers as an example of the ups and downs Salaün has faced.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
David Catanese, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Mia Erickson Stevens was standing on a boardwalk at the park when an alligator began to sway, rhythmically bounce its head up and down and smack its jaws.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
And the down time changed his perspective of the game for better.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
One glimmer of light in the Q2 results was commercial income improving even in a down year on the field, with United citing August’s $75m per year front-of-shirt deal with Snapdragon as a driver.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
The couple opened up about the ups and downs of their relationship in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up season 2.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Lee cited Friday’s 118-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers as an example of the ups and downs Salaün has faced.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The crescendo came when Trump’s super PAC decided to go up with a television advertisement seizing on DeSantis’ eating habits, using a story that during a 2019 flight, DeSantis had downed pudding with his bare hands.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Please send your reports of hail and/or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-6889.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Stocks tend to stumble when the outlook’s this murky, and with risks tilting downward, playing defense makes sense.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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FedEx revised its revenue and earnings forecasts downward, with revenue now expected somewhere between flat to slightly down year over year, compared to the prior forecast of approximately flat.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This looming problem is farther away for Cambodia, which will near $3,000 per capita in 2025.—
Suwanna Gauntlett,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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One option is 45 minutes away at the major Delta Airlines hub Salt Lake City, home to major sports teams and plenty of venues, which has long played Sundance programming and has a lively film community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Facing similar pressures, Waffle House and Denny's recently imposed a surcharge for menu items containing eggs as opposed to a straight up price hike.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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The stock market often turns south after two big up years (such as 2023 and 2024).—
John Dorfman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Swelling in the hands and feet, getting sick frequently, feeling depressed, or having wounds that are slow to heal.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The photographer asked me to act sad and depressed, to stop smiling.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 95 people got sick during a norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line ship, the cruise line’s fourth this year.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum Tracy Morgan caused a temporary delay at Monday night's NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat after the actor and comedian got sick in his courtside seat during the second half, and later sharing an update on his condition from a hospital bed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The streamer is loaded with excellent shows of all genres, but it’s known for its large collection of sci-fi series like Severance, which had its season 2 finale on March 20, For All Mankind and Silo, among others.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Three crashes occurred while Waymo was dropping a passenger off.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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But that figure has dropped slightly from last season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes legitimate professional prospects would choose to stay and play at a local school rather than be swallowed up ...—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the power conferences could use their success this month as justification for not only expanding the NCAAs but swallowing all the extra bids.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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