downswing

noun

down·​swing ˈdau̇n-ˌswiŋ How to pronounce downswing (audio)
Synonyms of downswingnext
1
: a downward swing
2

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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026 That group had known nothing but playing into February until the 6-11 downswing last season. Sam McDowell March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026 The goal appears to be to avoid those downswings that occurred over the last two seasons. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downswing

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of downswing was in 1891

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“Downswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downswing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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