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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
After 62 minutes, still down 1-0, Alex Freeman — a natural right back — replaced Robinson; but the shape hardly changed.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Rookies stepping up McMillan and Horn had those two fourth down conversions and combined for eight catches for 94 yards.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Despite the ups and downs in the broader industry, one trade show player has managed to become even more prominent.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Tee Higgins shoved off the line against Moss on a fade route, the same matchup that downed the Broncos in Week 17 last season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Alabama was aggressive on fourth down, going 3-for-3.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
After 62 minutes, still down 1-0, Alex Freeman — a natural right back — replaced Robinson; but the shape hardly changed.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Each one features a supportive inner pillow, soft outer pillow, and a 100% cotton percale cover—plus, a down alternative filling made from polyester microfiber.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Rookies stepping up McMillan and Horn had those two fourth down conversions and combined for eight catches for 94 yards.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
Jones has had his ups and downs, but his time with the 49ers may get him back on track.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Despite the ups and downs in the broader industry, one trade show player has managed to become even more prominent.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Chapman was part of a SEAL Team Six mission during the war in Afghanistan in which helicopters were downed.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver Tee Higgins shoved off the line against Moss on a fade route, the same matchup that downed the Broncos in Week 17 last season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Now draw an imaginary line diagonally through the Dipper's bowl from Dubhe (the upper right star in the bowl) down through Phecda (the lower left star in the bowl) and extend that line downward about twice the distance between those two stars and that will bring you to the vicinity of Cor Caroli.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The stairs in front of the house extend downward, giving the illusion of a tongue sticking out of the mouth.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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What those 15,000 or so fair-weather fans missed was the Broncos (4-2, 2-0) asserting themselves in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 41-25 Mountain West win over the Lobos (3-3, 0-2), who for much of the night were like a gnat the home team couldn’t swat away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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With that goal, Messi moved into first place in the Golden Boot race, one goal ahead of Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC, who is away on national team duty with Gabon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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At 1-3, the Giants are still facing an up-hill battle of competing for a playoff spot in the deep NFC.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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United isn't alone in elevating its up-in-the-air dining experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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This was highlighted by the fact that Psyche’s April 2024 message – beamed from a distance of 225 million kilometers – reached Earth at a lowered 25 megabits per second.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
30 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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The writer, known for her trailblazing work in confessional poetry, was clinically depressed and died by suicide at age 30.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Barbeau had been living alone, depressed and isolated since Jessica’s death.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Without a promise of pay, many air traffic controllers have called in sick or just not shown up for work.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Egg prices fell a bit, fewer sick poultry flocks were culled on farms and officials took a breath.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 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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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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