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 malfunctioning
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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 malfunctioning
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 accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
lately it's been one down after another in my life
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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
The website for Worship Life Center Church was down as of July 28, as was the Facebook page.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Following a down year in 2024, Lamb and Parsons will attempt to help the Cowboys return to prominence in the NFC this season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
The novel follows the ups and downs of the Fong family, who live in New York’s Chinatown in the 1930s.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 26 July 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 20 July 2025
Vehicles became stranded in the high water, trees and utility lines were also downed in the storms and thousands lost power.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
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Adverb
For cargo headed to Los Angeles and Long Beach out of Shanghai, spot rates are down nearly 55 percent from June 12, while the freight headed to New York saw a price plunge of 42 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
The website for Worship Life Center Church was down as of July 28, as was the Facebook page.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
Adjective
After a down season in 2024 that saw players deal with injuries, medical and legal issues, the Patriots’ defense has high hopes for this season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
Following a down year in 2024, Lamb and Parsons will attempt to help the Cowboys return to prominence in the NFC this season.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Noun
He’s had some ups and downs through the first two days of padded practices, but overall, the team is impressed with their No. 4 overall pick.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
The novel follows the ups and downs of the Fong family, who live in New York’s Chinatown in the 1930s.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 26 July 2025
Verb
Twenty-five drones were downed or otherwise suppressed, the air force said, with 32 drones impacting in 10 locations and debris falling in six locations.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 20 July 2025
Vehicles became stranded in the high water, trees and utility lines were also downed in the storms and thousands lost power.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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However, unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, only 73,000 new jobs were created last month, and the employment numbers for May and June were revised downward substantially.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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Not only did employers add a disappointing 73,000 jobs – well below the 105,000 expected – but payroll gains for May and June were revised downward by a whopping 258,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Khan was brushing her teeth in the video while standing a few steps away from the camera.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cohen Gilliland didn’t shy away from the more controversial aspects of the Abuelas’ search.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The up direction is dedicated to the Drive mode, but the down, left, and right controls are programmable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Natural peanut butter: Store in a cool, dry spot for up three weeks, or for up to two months in the refrigerator.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Now Ortberg’s plan to gradually raise the severely depressed production of its cash cow Max is showing green shoots, but to ensure dominance in the next decade, Boeing’s top chance at besting Airbus is designing and successfully commercializing a totally new and disruptive 737 successor.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Researchers think this effect could buffer against or repair some of the weaker ties between neurons in a depressed brain.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Not every mosquito carries West Nile virus, and not everyone who contracts the virus will get sick.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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Cena took the opportunity to chug water to avoid getting sick.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The Del Mar Water Polo Club sees enormous potential in their athletes because all of the teams that qualified for the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics competed with excellent results.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Adolescence's breathtaking star Owen Cooper will almost certainly take the win over Dying's wonderful Rob Delaney in the Supporting Actor category, while Adolescence's Erin Doherty currently has the edge over Dying's excellent Jenny Slate in the Supporting Actress race.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Travelers should also observe strict hygiene protocols, including frequent handwashing and avoiding individuals with symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or fever.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Most infections occur when people swallow contaminated water or get it in an open wound.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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