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
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Theatrical feature spend has also nosedived, down from a record A$794M in 2021/22 to A$214M. Screen Australia noted that in previous years, the likes of Mortal Kombat, Elvis and Mad Max: Furiosa had been filmed in Australia.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
This Canada Goose one is stuffed with down feathers to protect your neck from the elements.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Mike Deehan, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
After a season of ups and downs, hit by departures that tested a program still adjusting to success, Nevada Las Vegas rallied together with the goal of earning its 11th win.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Both of these teams are coming off big wins on Sunday with the Rams beating the Buffalo Bills 44-42 in arguably the game of the year while the Niners finally put together a great game, downing the Chicago Bears 38-13.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Theatrical feature spend has also nosedived, down from a record A$794M in 2021/22 to A$214M. Screen Australia noted that in previous years, the likes of Mortal Kombat, Elvis and Mad Max: Furiosa had been filmed in Australia.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Third down offense: Denver was dreadful on third down.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
This Canada Goose one is stuffed with down feathers to protect your neck from the elements.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Boston-area restaurants saw ups and downs in 2024, with some long-time favorites shuttered, a star chef in peril, some ambitious openings and a political win that industry leaders say saved countless jobs.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
After a season of ups and downs, hit by departures that tested a program still adjusting to success, Nevada Las Vegas rallied together with the goal of earning its 11th win.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
The biggest revelation in the 1973 timeline comes when viewers learn that Harry had a biological son who tragically downed in the family’s swimming pool under Harry’s watch, before 2-year-old Dexter came into his life.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Both of these teams are coming off big wins on Sunday with the Rams beating the Buffalo Bills 44-42 in arguably the game of the year while the Niners finally put together a great game, downing the Chicago Bears 38-13.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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The 50-day moving average is turning downward and looks ready to meet up with the 200-day moving average.John Navin, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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And for the past 15 years running, this survey has shown that substance use across these age groups has been trending downward, Nora D. Volkow, MD, director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), tells Parents.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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Goodlettsville Elementary, Haynes Middle School (though the pantry will be temporarily located at first at Brick Church Middle a couple of miles away), Napier Elementary and Two Rivers Middle will open this week and next.The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Users reported grotesque necrotic wounds that eat away at their skin and even the underlying flesh – a side effect of the veterinary drug.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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It’s backed off from that breakout as sellers moved in but remains in an up trend for the year and since the 2022 lows.John Navin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Swiss National Bank also cut rates by 50 basis points earlier in the session Thursday, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim amid an ongoing tussle with depressed inflation and a strong Swiss franc.Karen Gilchrist,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Wandering in separately from the modernist monstrosity across the street are JD (Luke Wilson), a depressed out-of-work actor, and glittery, shallow Margo (Linda Cardellini), who will presently be identified as his wife.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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But then Carey got sick with the flu, and was forced to cancel the first show of her 2024 Christmas Time tour.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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By Weiland’s estimates, up to 300,000 people in the U.S. are currently getting sick with COVID-19 each day, compared to around 1 million cases per day around this time in recent years.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trust among Republicans over that time period dropped much more precipitously, from 70% to 40%, while roughly 80% of Democrats expressed trust in national news sources.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The driver picked up the 13-year-old later that night and dropped her off at a large white house, where she was met by two men who asked her to a sign a document before going inside, the suit alleges.Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a game where a D-man on the other side put up two, seeing the team’s two most skilled defencemen finish with zero shots each and losing their minutes at five-on-five is a tough pill to swallow.Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Huskies were also swallowed up on the boards, getting out-rebounded 25-16 in the first half and allowing 11 second-chance points to the Irish.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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