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
Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Then Cusack’s splits started coming down.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 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
In the end, the decision came down to the money.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Then Cusack’s splits started coming down.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 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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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This whole thing — Yasmin’s treachery, Harper’s ruthlessness, Ed’s heel turn, Lisa’s demise — is about the idea of an audit.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The frustration that led the mayor to announce its demise is understandable.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sources say there are currently very few American companies with export licenses to export fuel to Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The onboard casino is one of the most lively places on the ship, and there are lots of shops onboard to spend your winnings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And so there are ups and downs in such a relationship.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nationwide demonstrations erupted in response, followed by a change in Operation Metro Surge’s leadership and the eventual wind-down of the immigration enforcement operation in mid-February.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is plenty to chew on within the script, but what seems missing is a more concrete interrogation of the ultimate downfall.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the downfall of the regime and the removal of the country's leaders could represent an even more maximalist — and unpredictable — aim.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 11 miles east-southeast of Johannesburg and occurred at a depth of just 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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These conditions reinforce one another over time, quietly damaging blood vessels and organs long before a heart attack or kidney failure occurs.—
Jia Shen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sammon previously offered adjustments to the northeast corner of the primary bathroom to provide a larger setback from the neighboring property and a relocated window for more privacy.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea is just a point shy of the top four and will be determined to avoid another setback after surrendering a two-goal advantage against Leeds in their previous league outing.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Come down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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