downstate
noun
down·state
ˈdau̇n-ˌstāt 
: the chiefly southerly sections of a state
also
: the chiefly rural part of a state when the major metropolitan area is to the north
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Further downstate in New York City, Swift's friend and fellow musician Sabrina Carpenter was seen enjoying a meal out with friends at Emmett's on Grove in the West Village.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Jeff Tweedy, a native of downstate Belleville, played with alt country band and later became the lead guitarist and founder of renowned indie band Wilco.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Both share the same mailing address in downstate Salem and are led by the same family.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Jeff Tweedy, a native of downstate Belleville, played with alt country band and later became the lead guitarist and founder of renowned indie band Wilco.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Both share the same mailing address in downstate Salem and are led by the same family.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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“Downstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downstate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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