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
His plays demonstrate a fierce effort to get down to brass tacks.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Later, at home, Matty gets down on her knees to apologize, explaining that the imitation isn’t meant to be a joke.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Love Is Blind season 2 star revealed her happy news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, March 18, sharing photos of the romantic proposal, including the moment when her fiancé R. Limas got down on one knee.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
At the final bonfire in Episode 10, Lino got down on one knee and proposed, and Alexa happily accepted.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Later, at home, Matty gets down on her knees to apologize, explaining that the imitation isn’t meant to be a joke.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The Love Is Blind season 2 star revealed her happy news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, March 18, sharing photos of the romantic proposal, including the moment when her fiancé R. Limas got down on one knee.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
At the final bonfire in Episode 10, Lino got down on one knee and proposed, and Alexa happily accepted.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 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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Designed for hiking, these overalls come fitted with UPF 50 sun protection and a water-resistant fabric that won’t leave you feeling weighed down by heavy material if you get caught in a surprise storm.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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China’s economy continues to be weighed down by weak consumer spending, uncertain employment outlook and a prolonged property sector downturn.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The beer garden and front patio are both excellent places to soak up the sunny weather and sip a cold one. 3keysbrewing.com; 2505 Manatee Ave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Roost beverage director Justin Sheffey will come up with easy-drinking happy hour cocktails to sip on Good Neighbor’s three patios, one of which will replace a former bocce court.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 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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Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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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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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 for their time, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
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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Tonya drinks too much and is blacked out most of the time.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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Currently, more than 200 million Americans, or about 75% of the population, drink fluoridated water.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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