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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In a game where the ‘Hawks might try to slow things down with the running game, Stafford will come out guns blazing and dare Seattle to keep up.
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Just be sure to weigh it down with something heavy enough.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
The region will experience a significant cool down with temperatures dropping by about 15 degrees.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Pair it down with plush velvet accent seating, or try a wasabi-colored blanket to brighten the foot of your bed.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Just be sure to weigh it down with something heavy enough.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
The region will experience a significant cool down with temperatures dropping by about 15 degrees.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Pair it down with plush velvet accent seating, or try a wasabi-colored blanket to brighten the foot of your bed.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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