as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
that story of drug addiction was a real downer
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Recent Examples of downer
And while all that sounds like a downer, the researchers found Gen Z to be rather optimistic.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
That downer of a season led to a national search for a new coach, leading to Bibby, the former Sacramento Kings guard.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But after his detour into downer classics like Tonight’s the Night, Young was ready to throw those folks some red meat.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
The film, in its trivial way, exudes a dyspeptic downer vibe, the result of everyone in it being so testy and unpleasant.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
That downer of a season led to a national search for a new coach, leading to Bibby, the former Sacramento Kings guard.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But after his detour into downer classics like Tonight’s the Night, Young was ready to throw those folks some red meat.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
The film, in its trivial way, exudes a dyspeptic downer vibe, the result of everyone in it being so testy and unpleasant.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downer
Noun
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There was one fatal accident when a young man in his twenties died in a collision with a vehicle, police chief Laurent Nuñez told reporters, while in the southwestern city of Dax, a 17-year-old died from stab wounds, French media reported.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Ash Lazarus Orr, a spokesperson for Advocates for Trans Equality, said the language of Mr. Trump's executive orders bore similarities to orders and legislation coming out of state capitals.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Moto Morini The new parallel-twin engine features the same bore size as the 650, at 83 mm, while the stroke has increased from 60 to 64 mm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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The trick is to stay invested since these ups and downs average out to growth over time.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The next four seasons reflected the ups and downs of a general manager learning on the job and building a roster with an emphasis on homegrown players.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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One night at dinner, my daughter whispered to me that the empty bread basket was a bummer.—
Lauren Mechling,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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Yet that logistical change was an undeniable bummer for those waiting throngs.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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“Downer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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