down with
idiom
1
—used to say that one does not like something and wants it to stop or fail
Down with racism!
Down with the government!
2
US slang
—used to say that one understands or approves of something
I told them I wasn't down with lying to people.
Yeah, I'm down with that.
3
: affected by (an illness)
She has been down with the flu for a week.
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Williams proved worthy of his four-year, $104 million contract Sunday, sacking Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice, including taking down the two-time Pro Bowler on fourth down with under two minutes left to seal the game.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Kimothee has been making a habit of shutting the whole place (and the internet) down with their outings, and their entrance into the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, tonight is no different.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Her tip is to wipe them down with a mild cleaning solution, such as a mix of water and vinegar, for a good clean that eliminates odors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The 160-foot-high tower of water crashed down with such force that the spray felt like hail.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Kimothee has been making a habit of shutting the whole place (and the internet) down with their outings, and their entrance into the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, tonight is no different.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Her tip is to wipe them down with a mild cleaning solution, such as a mix of water and vinegar, for a good clean that eliminates odors.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The 160-foot-high tower of water crashed down with such force that the spray felt like hail.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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