as in to happen
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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as in demise
a loss of status
after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick
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Recent Examples of come down
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Mortgage rates have come down significantly from their recent peak at over 7% back in January, and that's causing a run on refinance demand.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Bobby Ghosh, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The warm embrace of Shanks’ feature directorial debut has been so impactful that the New Zealand and Australia-raised YouTuber-turned-filmmaker has already started worrying about the comedown in humorous fashion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Verb
The Supreme Court announcement came down September 19.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Mortgage rates have come down significantly from their recent peak at over 7% back in January, and that's causing a run on refinance demand.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
No amount of mugging before the cameras in Tianjin could mask the comedown this represents.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The warm embrace of Shanks’ feature directorial debut has been so impactful that the New Zealand and Australia-raised YouTuber-turned-filmmaker has already started worrying about the comedown in humorous fashion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that shots using mRNA technology, including Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, are safe and effective, and serious side effects have happened in extremely rare cases.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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An end-user can simply command the AI to do a cleanup, wait and see what happens, and if needed, go ahead and repeat the declaration doggedly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like the viewers, those who worked on Chief of War had a similar reaction to the news of Nahi’s untimely demise.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Four generations of the Rosenthal family have stewarded the Standard Meat Company through ups and downs of business throughout the company’s 90-year tenure in Fort Worth.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the opening loss to South Florida, Danielson opted to go for it on several fourth downs rather than sending out the field goal unit.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The first strike actually came defensively.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not Hiring Or Managing Staff Effectively One of the reasons why having operating capital up front is so critical is that not hiring enough staff members or managing them ineffectively can be the biggest nail in a franchise's downfall.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As long as the regime does not take that step, the lights will not go on — and the island’s gradual downfall will only accelerate.—
Andres Oppenheimer
September 17,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Similar surges have occurred with Kirk and Turning Point’s accounts on TikTok and YouTube.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sunday’s setback, Johnson said, occurred in the same affected area but in a new way.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Come down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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