as in to happen
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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as in demise
a loss of status
after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick
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Recent Examples of come down
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
As soon as the grenades start coming down, the men below start running and taking cover.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Jannik Sinner, have prevented any post-Big Three comedown.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Verb
And the difference between a tailgate that’s a hit and one that falls flat often comes down to having the right gear.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
As soon as the grenades start coming down, the men below start running and taking cover.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Yes, the regular ol’ NHL returned Saturday night, and after the breathtaking speed and Olympic intensity and patriotic fervor of the 4 Nations Face-Off, a Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets matchup was always going to be something of a comedown.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Jannik Sinner, have prevented any post-Big Three comedown.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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While most accounts suggest White Parties were free of criminal activities, other plaintiffs contend their abuse happened at these elite gatherings.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That is exactly what has happened with the Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuña Jr.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 1982 film Missing, directed by Costa-Gavras, brought global attention to the case and implied U.S. involvement in Horman’s demise.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The current season of Sister Wives is showing how the Brown family continues to navigate life after the demise of their once-happy polygamous brood.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And for investors willing to look beyond the political theater, there is absolutely a way forward – possibly an even more lucrative one.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Income tax is more volatile and susceptible to the ups and downs within the economy, Greller said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Valladolid’s supporters have remained loyal to their team through the ups and downs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ankara the Muslim Brotherhood government under Mohamed Morsi in Egypt before its downfall in 2014.—
Sinan Ciddi and Jonathan Schanzer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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So what’s contributing to Ethereum’s downfall and what might lie ahead for the pioneering blockchain platform?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No real violence occurred during the entirely unnecessary affair, nor was anyone ejected.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Instead of concentrating solely on strategies to achieve your goals, focus on what your ideal mental space will look like when these changes occur.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Caliente – real name Bianca Castro -had in recent days suffered a serious health setback which included the loss of her right leg.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Two-Way Justice Department Issues Scathing Report On Baltimore Police Department There have been setbacks in Sandtown, too.—
Sarah Handel,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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The court appearance comes about a week after a federal grand jury indicted Mangione on four federal charges in the December 4 killing of the insurance executive.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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The interview comes about a year and four months after the couple welcomed Amora Princess, Ciara’s fourth child and third with the New York Giants quarterback.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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