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
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
As an expert in this field, King share that for midlife women, building strength comes down to three core tips.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn why experts say drinking on a plane can spark symptoms beyond feeling tipsy, and make the comedown that much worse.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The difference came down to shot-making.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
As an expert in this field, King share that for midlife women, building strength comes down to three core tips.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Early January can feel like the comedown after too much sparkle.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Read on to learn why experts say drinking on a plane can spark symptoms beyond feeling tipsy, and make the comedown that much worse.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Spiegel asked to speak to Mengele and alert him of what was happening — a risky decision that saved the boys from death.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Marcos then laughed off rumors of his demise and said he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Crowds also gathered across the street on Indian Creek Drive to see the building’s demise.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is a continued shortage of memory chips which has driven prices of that component to unprecedented highs.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Data obtained from the license plates cannot be held for more than 21 days unless there is an active criminal investigation, officials said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Coleman is compact, sturdy, efficient and dependable on passing downs, both as a receiver and blocker.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the wide-leg denim trend is making way for slimmer styles in 2026, most fashion-forward celebs and trendsetters have doubled-down on baggy denim by letting their hems puddle to the ground, as if to viscerally reject any semblance of structure.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The laughs come fast and furious, too, on a relentless rhythm with an astonishing hit rate.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The revelations placed Sánchez Arveláiz within the orbit of Lava Jato, the sprawling anti-corruption investigation that reshaped politics across Latin America and led to the downfall of dozens of business and political figures.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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From confirmation to downfall During her confirmation hearings, Bondi promised to safeguard the Justice Department’s independence and bolster its transparency.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The inclusion of fruits provides enough naturally occurring sugar to sweeten the taste.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 6 miles north-northeast of Brooktrails and occurred at a depth of 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our own editors have run the gamut of unexpected setbacks abroad, including getting mugged and pickpocketed, as well as having their passports stolen.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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That setback, according to those who knew him well, wounded him—and transformed him.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Come down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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