1
as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat
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2
as in to weigh down
to make sad
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
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3
as in to sip
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down
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Recent Examples of get down
Beyond the stars, Ino Toshiro — Japan’s State Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry — got down to business in his speech at the opening ceremony, including the revelation that Japan will be the country of honor at next year’s Cannes Market.
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Mark Schilling, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Surrounded by lilies and white drapes, Mancuso got down on one knee.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
After the touchdown, Fletcher got down on one knee and lifted his right pointer finger toward the sky.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Mark Schilling, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Surrounded by lilies and white drapes, Mancuso got down on one knee.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
After the touchdown, Fletcher got down on one knee and lifted his right pointer finger toward the sky.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Jones, who was a regular on the NBC sketch series from 2014 to 2019, was one of the dozens of former cast members who descended on Studio 8H for the epic evening.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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An avalanche of water descended through cracks in the ceiling of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street station, forming pseudo waterfalls, according to Storyful.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The earnings represent a bounce back from the June quarter, which had been weighed down by a massive slump in Samsung’s chip business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reuters — Adidas’ group sales dipped 5% in North America in the third quarter, weighed down by the end of the popular Yeezy sneaker line last year and a volatile global environment affected by US tariffs.—
Reuters 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Whiskey Glasses Designed with a wide base and narrow rim to enhance the flavor and aroma of whiskey, these elegant crystal glasses can also be used for sipping Negronis, White Russians, and other spirits and cocktails.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a period-style blue-and-white outfit while sipping tea, Ripa embodied grace and charm in this chic costume alongside Seacrest’s take on Ted Lasso.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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After having dismounted, the person crossed the street and moved into a wooded area.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And businesses that have so far swallowed the tariffs without raising prices may not be able to for much longer.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The earth opened and swallowed my father, literally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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As Elphaba’s powers grow stronger and Nessarose flies out of her chair, the shoes glow as if lit from within.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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While foreign investors lit the fuse on this year’s rally, domestic players have taken the baton forward.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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But people all over the country are increasingly troubled by our government’s lack of fairness and due process and want to do something about it.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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That last hurdle, safely landing a SpaceX Starship HLS (Human Landing System) spacecraft, carrying two astronauts, upright on the moon, particularly troubles Green.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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With that goal in mind, Dijkstra has constructed a scheme to ensure that King Radovid stops drinking and sulking over Jaskier and embraces his role as one of the few remaining leaders who can oppose Emhyr’s army.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The crawl includes access to multiple bars, drink specials, and a $2,000 costume contest.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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