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
At a Mets game at Citi Field in 2018, the entire Red44 crew got down on the grass for a photo, with Pughsley front and center.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The era of tech across these decades converged two of the things Americans love most — a feelgood bootstrapping story with playable toys, and who couldn’t get down with that?
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Garbage trucks can't get down the alley, and trash is now overflowing.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Not that Please doesn’t get down.
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Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The era of tech across these decades converged two of the things Americans love most — a feelgood bootstrapping story with playable toys, and who couldn’t get down with that?
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Garbage trucks can't get down the alley, and trash is now overflowing.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Not that Please doesn’t get down.
—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Then something unusual happened as Valdez descended in the boom lift with Pinky’s remains.
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Collin Morikawa birdied 18 to catch Scheffler and ducked into the clubhouse at 20 under as the rains descended upon the TPC River Highlands.
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Both companies have since pulled back, weighed down by reimbursement structures and operating costs that have little in common with running a pharmacy.
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Chipmakers — The tech sell-off hit semiconductors too, as shares were also weighed down by a New York Times report that OpenAI was seeking to potentially delay its IPO until 2027.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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To treat heat exhaustion, move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, drink liquids, remove unnecessary clothing including socks and shoes, use cold water or a cold compress on the head, face and neck to cool down, and frequently sip cold water.
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Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops.
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Chiles, though, did rebound with a clean beam and dismount for a 9.9500 score to get the Bruins back in it.
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The South Africans looked dangerous on the counterattack, creating multiple chances, though their shots in the opening minutes were limited to long-range strikes that barely troubled the Canadians.
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Playing just nine miles from his old stomping grounds at Red Bull Arena, Murillo, who now plays for Besiktas in Turkey, troubled England in the first half.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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Opt for sconces and hanging lights, rather than lamps or lighting pieces that take up floorspace.
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However, price bulls highlight a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and past IEA surplus forecasts that failed to depress prices.
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The problem is that too many teachers are failing to motivate students, and the peer effect can go both ways, depressing student achievement in places where ambition isn’t valued.
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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