COMING DOWN (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

coming down (with)

verb

present participle of come down (with)

as in getting

to become affected with (a disease or disorder) I hope that you're not coming down with a cold

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting

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Former Chicago Police first deputy superintendent Anthony Riccio said catching these riders isn't easy and riders know it.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Polizzi, 38, credited regular Pap smears with catching her cancer early and encouraged other women to keep up with their own exams for early detection.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of catching

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The Elk Grove Unified School District will switch contracting companies for its crossing guard services this school year in a cost-saving move as the district works to reduce its budget deficit.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Stripping out an entire age cohort in markets where usage is already contracting adds a further layer of uncertainty.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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