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
Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
And to go there with a pair of skis and come back down is really different.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Put away the down coats, and embrace a little playful color!
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Nationwide demonstrations erupted in response, followed by a change in Operation Metro Surge’s leadership and the eventual wind-down of the immigration enforcement operation in mid-February.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Officials from affected countries -- and prominent local influencers -- have lauded the performance of defense forces, with the vast majority of Iranian missiles and drones so far having been downed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Organizations can scale teams up or down by country without the administrative burden associated with entity setup, dissolution, or local compliance management.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
And to go there with a pair of skis and come back down is really different.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Bain could be more of a fit with the Dolphins now that they will be based with four down linemen.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Put away the down coats, and embrace a little playful color!
—India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The shoot-down comes about two weeks after the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Nationwide demonstrations erupted in response, followed by a change in Operation Metro Surge’s leadership and the eventual wind-down of the immigration enforcement operation in mid-February.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mira Mesa Boys basketball Scoring 12 of his game-high 26 points in a critical third quarter, the senior led the Marauders to their first section championship by downing Christian 63-44 in the Division 1 title game.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Officials from affected countries -- and prominent local influencers -- have lauded the performance of defense forces, with the vast majority of Iranian missiles and drones so far having been downed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Those prices are plummeting downward.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the photo the beleaguered president is pinned against the elevator’s back wall, shoulders hunched, arms crossed, eyes staring downward.—
Steven Levingston,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Do not hide your knowledge away from others; be sure to share these concepts with friends and family.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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From The Dean, everything is either walkable, a few stops away on the central tram line, or a short, affordable taxi ride—which is the Dubliner’s choice for quick transport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, meeting with Love will break that trend as Dallas takes an up-close look at one of the top backfield weapons to come out in recent years.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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That includes Bosch cornering ABS, traction control, Road and Sport riding modes, power modes, and an up/down quickshifter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 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
Adjective
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Women who are anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive get labeled as depressed or hormonal.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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Telehealth companies are mailing a Schedule III narcotic to tens of thousands of depressed patients, hailing it as the democratization of mental health.—
Michael Alvear,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What’s really sick is how much sense the outcome makes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Other things that can make your pet sick include raisins, ibuprofen and pennies.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Because of some off days in the Yankees’ early-season slate, the team won’t need a fifth starter for a bit.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Is this an example of an emerging technology that could provide an off-world solution to the problem of competing demands for limited resources?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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