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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Scoring a standout piece at HomeGoods often comes down to a mix of strategy and spontaneity.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But her return to the drudgery of chemotherapy several days later was a difficult comedown.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Verb
Bridges undercut the route, tipped the ball with his right hand and came down with the pick.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Scoring a standout piece at HomeGoods often comes down to a mix of strategy and spontaneity.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Noun
That was a comedown for a player who hit 22 home runs for the Orioles in 2021 then went deep 16 times in 2022 and 2023.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But her return to the drudgery of chemotherapy several days later was a difficult comedown.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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Pluribus did this by simulating what might happen in the game after making different choices.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Despite Jill’s obvious issues, Lowes defends her character, who, like many in the show, faces an unfortunate demise.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For a time, according to the dominant accounts of its demise, the postwar international order largely succeeded, especially in the West.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Happy couples focus on staying close, remaining a unit through life’s ups and downs and creating an unshakeable sense of warmth, trust and security that carries them through years to come.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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But those highlights don’t show the uglier, grittier side of practice for the Carolina Panthers rookie wideout, whose first NFL training camp has featured plenty of ups and downs.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her goal is clear: to drive a wedge between Lorenzo and his family and bring about his downfall.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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The bill's downfall prompted outrage from state GOP leaders and celebration from the proposal’s opponents.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Donald Trump suffered a legal setback Thursday after a federal judge ruled against his administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for tens of thousands of migrants.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Beneath the surface, both are grappling with personal wounds, career setbacks and lingering tensions between them.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The denials come about a week after President Donald Trump approved public assistance for 64 counties affected by the April flooding and an additional 36 counties affected by severe storms and tornadoes in May.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 July 2025
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The idea came about when Abbott Laboratories, known for its nutritional products and medical devices, announced its latest innovation: the Lingo.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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