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
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Must be down more than 10% in 2026 and 30% in the past 12 months.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s about in-line with the Street estimate of 37% but represents another down tick from 38% in the reported quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
This will end Cousins’ time with the Falcons, which has been full of ups and downs.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 38 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 26 over the Bryansk region.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets shut Coby White down through the All-Star break due to lingering calf injuries that have impacted his play all season.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Must be down more than 10% in 2026 and 30% in the past 12 months.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Add a mid-December trip to the frozen coastline of New Brunswick to the mix, and this down onesie quickly earned MVP status in our household this winter.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s about in-line with the Street estimate of 37% but represents another down tick from 38% in the reported quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The ups and the downs The organization measures experts’ perception of public-sector corruption around the world according to 13 data sources, including the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and private risk and consulting companies.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
This will end Cousins’ time with the Falcons, which has been full of ups and downs.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Russia's Defense Ministry said that air defenses downed 38 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 26 over the Bryansk region.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
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Let the foam travel downward, following the natural direction of the hair to protect the cuticle.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those may be followed by small white spots in the mouth within two or three days, and a rash usually beginning on the face before spreading downward.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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But over time, state policymakers wisely chipped away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some of the pieces have been scaled down to enhance that personal approach, which is furthered even more by the up-close nature of the Christ Church performance space.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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To the right of the tasting table, several windows gave me an up-close view of the work being done to process, sort, clean, and box or bottle the produce right on site.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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Our bull thesis was based on the stock’s price-to-earnings multiple re-rating higher from a depressed valuation after the spin.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The latter initially presents in Ferrari yellow until its depressed into the central console, at which point the key turns black, the top of the glass shifter turns yellow, and all the instrumentation activates.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the American health care system isn't set up to help people get through it, Mauldin outlines in the book, by way of inaccessible health care, lack of caregiver supports, expensive treatments and an overall de-valuing of sick people and those with disabilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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In January 2025, a hospital in West Texas began reporting that children were coming in sick with measles.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Though no date has been set, the Dodgers will play three games in Washington from April 3 to 5, with an off day April 2 following a six-game homestand to open the season.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both companies are known for their off-Loop musicals and are longtime favorites of the all-volunteer Joseph Jefferson Awards committee.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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