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
After a day of disappointingly distant sightings, Zhou finally found some luck as a small troop descended through a forest of stone, glowing gold in the late evening light.
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Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Elsewhere, tensions flared when a dog trainer descended into a shelter accompanied by 10 dogs, unnerving others who were sheltering there.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
But that figure of 62 now looks modest compared to the number of private jets expected to descend on Venice later this week, carrying the 200 or more rich, famous and influential friends of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Last year, Japan saw record numbers of international visitors, many of whom descend on regions like Kyoto to buy high-grade matcha rarely available overseas.
—HubSpot, 20 June 2025
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Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Elsewhere, tensions flared when a dog trainer descended into a shelter accompanied by 10 dogs, unnerving others who were sheltering there.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
But that figure of 62 now looks modest compared to the number of private jets expected to descend on Venice later this week, carrying the 200 or more rich, famous and influential friends of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Last year, Japan saw record numbers of international visitors, many of whom descend on regions like Kyoto to buy high-grade matcha rarely available overseas.
—HubSpot, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descend
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Partner that with another warning sign: A declining ratio of U.S. exports to imports while the U.S. deficit increases into record territory – like trade falling two months in a row, atypical since the former tends to remain steady even as the deficit increases.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The event is an annual ceremonial celebration and military parade commemorating the reigning British monarch's birthday, although King Charles III's actual birthdate falls on Nov. 14.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency for Ruidoso on Tuesday, warning of rapidly deteriorating conditions and rising river levels that threatened homes and businesses.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The latest example of trouble resulting from this definitional confusion comes from the deteriorating relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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That sent the stock of America’s biggest credit score company plunging Tuesday.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 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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Unfortunately, countless family businesses crumble—not for financial reasons, but because of missteps in preparation.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But Paxton's sizeable lead could crumble in light of his divorce proceedings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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As for having children, 37.7 percent of childless respondents expressed the intention to do so—up 5.1 points—while the willingness to do so dipped slightly among those with at least one child, citing the costs and challenges of child rearing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The data from the monitors has helped district scientists find patterns about the gas: concentrations typically skyrocket at night and the higher emissions are lasting longer before dipping to levels the state says won’t cause a nuisance.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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