Synonyms of down
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as in downward
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as in away
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as in up
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as in lowered
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as in depressed
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as in sick
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as in off
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as in excellent
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as in fur
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as in accident
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as in grudge
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as in dislike
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as in drop
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as in demise
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as in prairie
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as in to drop
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as in to swallow
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as in to dismiss
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
eight down and two to go
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
feeling a bit down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
down with the flu
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as in off
not being in working order
while my computer was down, I attended to some unfinished odds and ends lying about my cubicle
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a small jazz club that showcases some really down musicians
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as in grudge
chiefly British
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
I don't understand why she'd have such a down against me; we've never even spoken to each other!
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as in dislike
chiefly British
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
for years after the war her grandfather had an unshakable down on the Germans
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
suffered with a psychological disorder in which she alternated between emotional ups and downs
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as in demise
a loss of status
experienced the ups and downs of a career in showbiz
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as in prairie
usually downs plural
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
hold a festival on the downs
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council
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Recent Examples of down
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Last offseason, Diggs did sign with a New England Patriots team coming off a down season, but there was more faith in league circles that New England could have quick success.
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Sam Warren,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
During the stop, the officer told Wallace to get out of the car, and performed a pat-down, police said at the time.
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Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
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Adverb
Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Adjective
The electronics are powered by a battery in the down tube, which should be good for eight hours of runtime.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Last offseason, Diggs did sign with a New England Patriots team coming off a down season, but there was more faith in league circles that New England could have quick success.
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Sam Warren,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
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Anyone who goes through the churn of a major league season can attest to the emotional, mental and physical ups and downs that end up seeming normal.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
During the stop, the officer told Wallace to get out of the car, and performed a pat-down, police said at the time.
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Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Verb
Report downed power lines to the police.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Two lateral skylights direct natural light downward, nourishing the tree and creating a bright, airy atmosphere.
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The sides slope downward in such a way that your spoon is suited to scoop just the right amount of whatever’s in it, while the bowl feels heavy and luxe.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
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Two other stops provided an up-close look at the death throes of stars.
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Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.
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The beat comes on lowered expectations, after the company gave disappointing guidance in February that fell short of analyst estimates.
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For video, the Avata 360 supports a standard color profile with the same naturally vibrant tones as its JPGs, or a 10-bit flat D-Log M profile with lowered contrast and saturation.
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.
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Having a sick pet is emotionally a lot to handle.
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Preventing infestation Just because one calf is sick doesn’t mean the entire herd will get it, Cammack said.
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Sooryavanshi missed his first two balls and got off the mark with a sketchy inside edge that pinged past his off stump.
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If your student has an off-campus job or a position that requires them to work odd hours, a car might be worth the expense and hassle.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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