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 off
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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 off
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 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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That would’ve led baseball last year and is more than a 20-point improvement over how many the Rangers averaged in their down offensive season.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This can be challenging for those holding it long-term, as the ups and downs may cause stress.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Hawks have won 40 games after downing the Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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In short, the Cowboys have been more than comfortable moving up and down in the first round in years past.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Mahomes and the Chiefs experienced a rare down year in 2025, finishing the season with a disappointing 6-11 record and missing the playoffs.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
That would’ve led baseball last year and is more than a 20-point improvement over how many the Rangers averaged in their down offensive season.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The cool down will not last very long.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This can be challenging for those holding it long-term, as the ups and downs may cause stress.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Adam Sykora scored his first goal and Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the New York Rangers downed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Hawks have won 40 games after downing the Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Tenkan-sen is below the Kijun-sen, with both lines sloping downward.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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By systematically applying color to sections of these overlapping forms, Bettina seemed to punch upward and drill downward through the dense honeycomb, creating a sense of three-dimensional space on the page.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Liveried valets addressed me by name, whisked away my luggage, and accompanied me up a flight of stairs to the Waldorf’s signature bar and lobby lounge, Peacock Alley.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But no one reading the book will come away with the sense that studies are often contested, or that many of the findings of social psychology and economics remain unsettled, or that results can be interpreted in many ways.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Jets will get an up-close and personal view of one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But with the Warriors, Celebrini also had an up-close look at how NBA players carried themselves.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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Single bunnies can be lonely and depressed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was also research, which Meta eventually halted, implying that people who curbed their use of Facebook became less depressed and anxious.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, many began calling in sick or quitting entirely.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of four early off days in their schedule, the Yankees didn’t have a need for a fifth starter until April 11.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Following an off day, RHP Michael McGreevy (0-0) starts Friday in Detroit against LHP Framber Valdez (0-0).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Apple has somehow emerged from the global hardware shortage as a value buy, with its MacBook Neo offering an excellent modern computing experience for a mere $600.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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