DESCENDED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

descended

verb

past tense of descend

as in fell

to lead or extend downward the pathway descends to the river bank

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as in deteriorated

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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as in plunged

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 dismounted

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 descended After this news and Tusk’s vocal campaign in support of Ukraine and against any possible Russian hybrid attacks, NATO and international leaders descended upon Warsaw for the international forum. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 The statement said the weapon separated from its booster rocket at the planned altitude, then descended and maneuvered both vertically and horizontally before hitting a test target. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Self-centered and obsessed with style, the jet-setting couple continued to acquire jewels in France even as Europe descended into war. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the crew reported electrical difficulties as the aircraft approached the Boston area before the jet descended rapidly and air traffic control lost contact south of Nantucket. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The one who does the best is Teresa with her poofy updo supporting a little crown and a corseted gown that looks like something Bertha Russel would have descended an elaborate staircase wearing. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 The aviation tracking site Flightradar24 said data shows at one point the plane descended more than 14,000 feet, or nearly three miles, in under 30 seconds — way faster than normal. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 The plane also descended sharply from its cruising altitude of around 24,000 feet to around 10,000 feet, according to preliminary data from the flight tracking site FlightRadar24. — John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The plane also descended sharply from its cruising altitude of around 24,000 feet to around 10,000 feet, according to preliminary data from flight tracking site FlightRadar24. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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Yet trees that took a millennium to grow can be felled in under an hour.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Vines are pulled away from fences, and sometimes trees are even felled.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

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The central bank's monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that consumers expect inflation to be even higher a year from now, while perceptions about their own financial standing deteriorated.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
However, as Germany’s economic problems — slow growth, high inflation, rising energy prices — have worsened, public sentiment toward the newcomers has deteriorated.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of deteriorated

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At Adoptions for Love, a cat rescue currently sheltering 80 felines in the more upscale neighborhood of Playa, the number of people looking to adopt has plunged.

— Orlando Matos, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
GoPro went public at $24 per share five years before that, and has plunged over 94%, as of Monday.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of plunged

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Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the owner of the carriage involved in the fatal crash suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse, according to union officials, who said the driver improperly dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

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Prospects of a sequel crumbled in 2019 when the Hollywood Reporter broke news that Lim left the sequel over pay disparity.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
As recruiting migrates from Friday Night Lights to the transfer portal, that old infrastructure has crumbled.

— Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of crumbled

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The holiday flavor was an ode to one of Anderson’s earlier childhood memories of chowing down rhubarb sticks dipped in sugar straight from her grandmother’s garden.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Clothing and accessory revenue declined by 75% and food services dipped 24% in 2025 when compared with 2015, according to the report.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of dipped

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By the time Arteaga and Vasquez saddled up their horses early the next morning, Gastón’s condition had worsened.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Those issues worsened when sixth-year receiver Ben Ford exited Saturday’s game at halftime with an injury, after already recording four catches for 45 yards.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026