1
as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
the pathway descends to the river bank
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2
as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the order of the classroom descended into chaos when the teacher left the room
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3
as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
leaves slowly descended from the branches in the gentle autumn wind wait for the elevator to descend
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as in to dismount
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
the driver descended from the truck's cab, dreading to see what he had hit
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Recent Examples of descend
Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump descending the Trump Tower’s golden escalator in New York City.
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Ally Goelz, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Jagger braced himself, assuming that some of the fans might descend on him.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Thousands of President Trump’s supporters descended on the nation’s capital Saturday for a parade marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, a rare spectacle of military hardware and uniformed soldiers filing down American streets.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
In November 1990, more than 3,000 women descended on the sleepy beach town of San Bernardo del Tuyú, Argentina, for what was becoming a legendary event.
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
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Ally Goelz, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Jagger braced himself, assuming that some of the fans might descend on him.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Thousands of President Trump’s supporters descended on the nation’s capital Saturday for a parade marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, a rare spectacle of military hardware and uniformed soldiers filing down American streets.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
In November 1990, more than 3,000 women descended on the sleepy beach town of San Bernardo del Tuyú, Argentina, for what was becoming a legendary event.
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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The Astros traded Pressly as a pure salary dump, influenced in part by his deteriorating relationship with general manager Dana Brown.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Thousands of small communities whose economies once revolved around plants have deteriorated to depression, drugs, and dollar stores.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Several large rocks and boulders plunged from the overhang at the top of a popular Utah waterfall — and just barely missed a family swimming below, video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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Macroeconomic uncertainties also pose a threat; for instance, during the 2022 inflation crisis, QuantumScape’s stock plunged 85% from its highs, far exceeding the S&P 500’s 25% decline.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Dragoons followed in leather breeches and woolen gaiters, dismounted for the moment but hopeful of finding American horses ahead.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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Fixed an issue where players attempting to save and load during the 'Get on your mount' objective caused Rin to spawn dismounted and follow Yasuke on foot, blocking progression.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three moving averages are sloping higher, confirming that price is in a fairly consistent uptrend.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The fairway slopes to assist in moving the ball toward the green, which sits dramatically high above the surrounding land.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Top each bowl with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The San Francisco company’s shares took a dive Monday after its partnership with Novo Nordisk crumbled.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Accenture’s stock dipped almost 7.5% to $285 per share last week after the company reported a decline of 6% in its new bookings at $19.7 billion in Q3 2025.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The median price dips to $237,500 heading into University City North.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Thousands of passengers can disembark and be replaced by new ones in the space of just six to eight hours.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One upon arrival at the White House South Lawn in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2025.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Descend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descend. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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