Synonyms of down
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as in downward 
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as in away
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as in up
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as in lowered
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as in depressed
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as in sick
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as in malfunctioning
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as in excellent
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as in fur
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as in accident
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as in grudge
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as in dislike
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as in drop
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as in demise
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as in prairie
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as in to drop
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as in to swallow
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as in to dismiss
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
eight down and two to go
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
feeling a bit down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
down with the flu
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as in malfunctioning
not being in working order
while my computer was down, I attended to some unfinished odds and ends lying about my cubicle
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a small jazz club that showcases some really down musicians
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as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
lately it's been one down after another in my life
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as in grudge
chiefly British
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
I don't understand why she'd have such a down against me; we've never even spoken to each other!
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as in dislike
chiefly British
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
for years after the war her grandfather had an unshakable down on the Germans
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
suffered with a psychological disorder in which she alternated between emotional ups and downs
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as in demise
a loss of status
experienced the ups and downs of a career in showbiz
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as in prairie
usually downs plural
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
hold a festival on the downs
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council
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Recent Examples of down
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
There are so many rabbit holes to go down, so many dark crevasses of the internet, of the show, of these women’s past that are better left unexplored.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Entering Thursday, Buxton was 10th in fWAR (Wins Above Replacement per FanGraphs) in the AL and likely to earn some down-ballot votes.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
In the opening loss to South Florida, Danielson opted to go for it on several fourth downs rather than sending out the field goal unit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Quinn Jordan and Rylie McQuade tallied two goals apiece as Sandwich (6-0) downed Nauset, 5-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Cincinnati went 7-for-16 on third down.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
There are so many rabbit holes to go down, so many dark crevasses of the internet, of the show, of these women’s past that are better left unexplored.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Laguna Beach was facing third-and-12 from the 34 when Stringham caught a short pass from Hurst, broke a tackle at the line of scrimmage and another down field before being forced out of bounds at the 1.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Entering Thursday, Buxton was 10th in fWAR (Wins Above Replacement per FanGraphs) in the AL and likely to earn some down-ballot votes.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
As expected as a newcomer to Mater Dei, the senior has endured his ups and downs.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
In the opening loss to South Florida, Danielson opted to go for it on several fourth downs rather than sending out the field goal unit.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jim Lorentz crossed paths with the American Motel in Wheat Ridge many times — whether as a cop hauling out a domestic violence suspect, as a diner downing comfort food in the restaurant or as a guest in the Elvis suite on his wedding night.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Quinn Jordan and Rylie McQuade tallied two goals apiece as Sandwich (6-0) downed Nauset, 5-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Spoon your frosting into the cone and gently squeeze downward through the open tip.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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After being secured with seat belts, the lights would go out and the attraction would simulate a ghostly presence sending them plummeting downward in total darkness.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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This fall, 350 miles away, in the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, staged its first contemporary art Biennale.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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For educator LaKenya Mitchell-Grace, the shift away from personalized to standardized learning has done more harm than good.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Two episodes into a new season of Dancing With the Stars, contestant Danielle Fishel is offering an up-close look at the brutal injury she's already sustained.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The exotic vehicle display at the auto show offers an up-close look at ultra-high-end vehicles from automakers such as Bentley, Lamborghini and McLaren.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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Most commonly that’s expressed as a shrinking number of cable viewers and the lowered subscription and ad revenue that comes with it.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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And a meta-analysis of 196 scientific articles published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2023 found that people who did moderate-intensity physical activity like walking fast for 11 minutes a day had a lowered risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
19 Aug. 2025
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The writer, known for her trailblazing work in confessional poetry, was clinically depressed and died by suicide at age 30.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Barbeau had been living alone, depressed and isolated since Jessica’s death.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Today’s over-85 cohort may also be frailer and sicker than the oldest-old were 30 years ago, Gill added, because contemporary medicine can keep people alive longer.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials don't recommend consuming any meat from animals that are visibly sick, but healthy deer harvested from areas where EHD has been present are still safe to eat, the DNR says.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Another set piece involving a malfunctioning chair lift is excruciatingly tense.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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