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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
But despite the available inventory, closed sales statewide are down about 4% from a year ago to 7,587.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys didn't have any sacks in the game, and the Eagles were able to go 8-of-13 on third down attempts.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share smart, practical strategies to help tech team members maintain their focus and enthusiasm throughout the ups and downs of a long-term, complex project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
If a ball is kicked into the landing zone and then bounces into the endzone while staying inbounds, it must be returned or downed; however, there is an incentive for attempting a return in that instance, as a touchback would only spot the receiving team at their 20.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Spray wire rack with cooking spray, and arrange chicken, fatty side down, in a single layer on wire rack.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
But despite the available inventory, closed sales statewide are down about 4% from a year ago to 7,587.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Wilcox’s defenses have multiple fronts using four and three down linemen, stemming on the same play and disguised coverages.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys didn't have any sacks in the game, and the Eagles were able to go 8-of-13 on third down attempts.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Without Jeanty being able to rifle off chunk yardage on downs, the team will remain one-dimensional behind the arm of Smith.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share smart, practical strategies to help tech team members maintain their focus and enthusiasm throughout the ups and downs of a long-term, complex project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Russia’s Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces downed at least 87 Ukrainian drones overnight into Tuesday.
—ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
If a ball is kicked into the landing zone and then bounces into the endzone while staying inbounds, it must be returned or downed; however, there is an incentive for attempting a return in that instance, as a touchback would only spot the receiving team at their 20.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, bitcoin has broken out from five prior downward-sloping ranges similar to this one—a positive technical sign.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thus, the Browns probably don't feel comfortable transitioning away from Flacco before October 12 in Pittsburgh.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The reality is that Guardiola could have walked away from City a long time ago and his status as the club’s greatest manager of all time would still have been cemented.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lombardi had an up-close look at James every day in practice.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had an up-close discussion with a policewoman during the team's playoff win against the Atlanta Dream Thursday night in Atlanta.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most commonly that’s expressed as a shrinking number of cable viewers and the lowered subscription and ad revenue that comes with it.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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And a meta-analysis of 196 scientific articles published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023 found that people who did moderate-intensity physical activity like walking fast for 11 minutes a day had a lowered risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
19 Aug. 2025
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Because that’s the case, their actual margin opportunity is depressed.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Sep. 2025
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This might be because people are a bit depressed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our health care system focuses on treating sick patients.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Another set piece involving a malfunctioning chair lift is excruciatingly tense.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shaw and Harry Maguire were excellent.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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And this does bode well for interior roominess, which is quite accommodating up front for a variety of heights and body types—plus tremendously comfortable standard sport bucket seats with excellent bolstering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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