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
Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Carjackings were down 45%, burglaries were down 16% and robberies were down 14% compared to the previous year, according to data from the mayor's office.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
From 2019 to 2024, that gain averaged twenty-three per cent, with no down years.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
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Also, premium tax credits would be denied to people who have not filed their taxes for one year, down from the current two.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Carjackings were down 45%, burglaries were down 16% and robberies were down 14% compared to the previous year, according to data from the mayor's office.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Adjective
Kelce, who will turn 37 years old in the middle of the season, is looking to rebound from a bit of a down season.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
From 2019 to 2024, that gain averaged twenty-three per cent, with no down years.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Noun
Plus, the liner is easy to de-gunk after trips with soap and water (or a good hose-down).
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.
—Eric Olson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Verb
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 123 Ukrainian drones overnight.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 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.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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In another, a Pullman maid is bent over, hard at work, with her hair swept back into a ponytail, her gaze pointed downward and focused on the task at hand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The best incense holder is the Spacekeeper Waterfall Incense Burner, which is made of ceramic and directs the smoke downward in a cascade-like fashion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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During the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, Moriyasu led Japan to wins over Germany and Spain, and now Japan was able to take a point away from the Netherlands.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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While a straight up revival of the show is not looking likely, there have been reunions of the cast over the years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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On Thursday, World Cup organizers provided an up-close look inside the Foxboro, Massachusetts facility, which will be known as Boston Stadium during the iconic tournament.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The beat comes on lowered expectations, after the company gave disappointing guidance in February that fell short of analyst estimates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Barry follows a depressed ex‑Marine hitman (Hader, in the title role) who turns to acting for salvation while tangling with the Chechen mob in Los Angeles.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Epstein seemed to feel increasingly depressed about the conditions of his incarceration.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If healthier people drop out of the risk pool, fewer people subsidize the people who get sick, Gidwani said.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Nara Organics issued the recall of all lots of Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula after, according to the company recall notice, the FDA and CDC told the company about babies sick with infant botulism in California, Pennsylvania and Washington.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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On off days in the villa, the boys and girls would alternate every other week to split the responsibility.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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