got down

past tense of get down
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as in dismounted
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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Verb
  • As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • A number of farm cats that drank raw milk or found infected birds got sick and died — alerting health officials that something was up.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Related article California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk.
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • One of my aunts bravely ate one with a smile.
    Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Several plants on this list are harmful if ingested.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
    Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Got down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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