1
as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat
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2
as in to weigh down
to make sad
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
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3
as in to sip
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down
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Recent Examples of get down
But years of cheese consumption had apparently led to tiny bits of cheese getting down into the mechanism and gumming it up something terrible.
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Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
What To Know While some analysts initially believed mortgage rates could get down to 5 percent in 2025, most have updated their expectations to have rates hover between 6 and 7 percent until the end of 2026.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And then Dickson gets down and starts explaining what an immunity idol is and my double idol play.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Crow-Armstrong uncorked a 92.5-mph throw to nail a tagging-up Josh Naylor at third base that Gage Workman caught on the fly and got down the tag for the final out of the inning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
What To Know While some analysts initially believed mortgage rates could get down to 5 percent in 2025, most have updated their expectations to have rates hover between 6 and 7 percent until the end of 2026.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And then Dickson gets down and starts explaining what an immunity idol is and my double idol play.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Crow-Armstrong uncorked a 92.5-mph throw to nail a tagging-up Josh Naylor at third base that Gage Workman caught on the fly and got down the tag for the final out of the inning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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The country has descended into violent disarray in the forthcoming thriller feature All the Lost Ones.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, the meeting descends into a chaotic argument between Zelensky and Trump after Vice President JD Vance attacks Zelensky and suggests Ukraine should use diplomacy to end the war, accusing him of not wanting peace.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pharma giant’s stock has fallen 46% over the past 12 months, weighed down by setbacks including clinical trials that failed to meet expectations.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
2 Apr. 2025
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The monarchs weighed down the trees’ boughs in enormous, swollen clusters and danced around white blossoms that laced the ground cover.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Daniel Petroni The wine cellar includes space to sit and sip.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Put up some tents, grab lots of pillows and blankets, and snack on s’mores while sipping champagne. 14.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where Yasuke could block with his teppo after being dismounted instead of his melee weapon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Contestants are required to ride an equestrian pattern, dismount and complete a private interview with the judges.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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While the brand courts a luxury buyer, the competitive nature of the segment makes a price increase of nearly $500 per month harder to swallow.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The internet found all this smoothie drama a little hard to swallow.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait their turn, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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More Virgil van Dijk stories Virgil van Dijk confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ over new Liverpool contract How Virgil van Dijk added another layer to his game at Arne Slot’s Liverpool Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Much of the coffee Americans drink is imported from Kenya, Colombia, and Brazil.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other comments include reasons why people regret not drinking enough of it.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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