come down (with)

verb

Definition of come down (with)next
as in to get
to become affected with (a disease or disorder) I hope that you're not coming down with a cold

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down (with)
  1. get
  2. catch
  3. contract
Verb
  • At age 16, Armstrong made his first solo flight and got his pilot's license.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Also, the Grindr is all guys either dressed up for pup play or wearing ladies’ panties, which is also not my idea of a good time, but slightly better than getting your foot stuck in a wet, mossy hole.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • While browsing for antiques, an eye caught the eyes of David and Nan Skier.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gable suplexed Penta into the corner and went for a flying headbutt, but Penta caught him in an armbar, busting Gable’s shoulder.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • Following the surgery De Paula contracted a bacterial infection, complicating her recovery and ultimately leading to her death, Noticias Sin reported.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When the city contracted with BSO in 1990, the agency took over the investigation.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of contract
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“Come down (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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