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
So, don’t get down on yourself.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
At the same time, NASA still has plenty of decisions to make, including how to get down to the lunar surface in the first place.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
In the clip, Nel can be seen getting down on one knee in a scenic setting in what appeared to be his native South Africa.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney, get down from there!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
At the same time, NASA still has plenty of decisions to make, including how to get down to the lunar surface in the first place.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
In the clip, Nel can be seen getting down on one knee in a scenic setting in what appeared to be his native South Africa.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Sydney Sweeney, get down from there!
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for get down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Then, later, more than 1,000 fans descended on Old Trafford itself, with hundreds gaining access to the stadium and getting onto the pitch, eventually causing the match, which was due to be aired live on Sky Sports, to be postponed.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Has not the potential of violence been lit up when local law enforcement is nowhere to be found when protesters and agitators descend upon the hotels where ICE is staying?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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For the most part though, For the First Time, Again is weighed down by oversinging and emotional affectation.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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After application, strands look glossy and silky without feeling weighed down.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Snack on a Umm Ali pastry while sipping a karak chai (the local spiced tea, a mix of black tea, cardamom and condensed milk found on every street corner).—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from triple-layer stainless steel, has a leakproof lid, and comes with a dual straw and sip lid.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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A week later, Rosen dismounted early during her balance beam routine, tallying a score below a 9.0 for the first time.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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For any deal to be signed into law, however, will require a give-and-take that Democrats might find difficult to swallow.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Among the untold thousands of children nationwide who have been swallowed up in ICE dragnets, six of them are students in the Columbia Heights school district.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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The streets are begrimed by factory smoke, fecund with horse dung and lit by lanterns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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No one even lives here, said Chuky, trying to light a cigarette but foiled by a laugh.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing more luxurious for a guest than not having to trouble the host with a request for whatever item she’s forgotten.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Following the success of films like Whiplash and La La Land, the Oscar-winning director has not had troubled attracting top tier talent like Craig, Murphy and Williams to star in his upcoming features.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to food and drink aficionados at Chowhound, these 11 states have bars that tote a unique charm, with stories of the past living throughout each building.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This kind of passive hydration is especially important since dogs are reactive drinkers, only drinking once they’re already mildly dehydrated.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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