go down (with)

verb

Definition of go down (with)next
chiefly British
as in to come down (with)
to become affected with (a disease or disorder) across the United Kingdom a number of children have gone down with chicken pox this week

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  1. get
  2. catch
  3. contract
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  • Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.
    David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
Verb
  • But time might be running out for Belichick at his age (72) to get back to the NFL and score the 26 wins needed to catch Shula.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The 11-year-old girl was believed to be on a metal boat, which was caught in a storm that lasted several days in the central Mediterranean Sea.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of catch
Verb
  • Cannon Murphree, Siegel High: A flute player, Cannon was contracted the drum corps Carolina Crown, a high level marching band, and this summer made the All State and Mid-State bands.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • People also contract norovirus by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with it or touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then putting their unwashed fingers in their mouths.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of contract
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