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 Rescue workers, including members of the Big Bear Fire Department, descended a hill below the support structure and found the victim. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026 Visitors from the four corners of the soccer-worshipping earth descended upon our huge and beautifully chaotic country and a whole bunch of them seemed to fall in love with the place and its people. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 As wildfires burn millions of acres across Canada, smoke has descended upon cities across the United States, with air quality plummeting to unhealthy levels. — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026 As currents floated the ship north and tugboats struggled to drag it to port, the thousands of people aboard descended into filth, madness, and worse. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Poor air quality has been an issue in New York since Wednesday, when the cloud of smoke descended near the ground. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for eight in-person matches and watch parties. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several would-be Collins' challengers descended upon the scene — and her office — to speak out. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

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But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of fell

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Zelenskyy said their relationship had deteriorated so badly that the two could no longer work together, but provided little additional explanation for removing Fedorov.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
In the ensuing decades after District 33 absorbed McAuley, the McAuley building deteriorated, with no significant maintenance done to it and no use other than for records and equipment storage.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of deteriorated

Verb

Inspired by the bright, herb-forward flavors of traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh, this hearty variation replaces bulgur with fluffy couscous and adds roasted eggplant and crumbled feta for extra substance and depth.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Let’s remember that Justin Herbert received early MVP buzz last year before his offensive line crumbled.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of crumbled

Verb

Speier’s co-founder dipped out of the business in November 2022.

— Julia Coin July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Trump’s top border policy advisor, Tom Homan, told Fox News on Monday that monthly detention numbers dipped because of the partial government shutdown earlier this year.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of dipped

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Travelers continuing to Arequipa, Peru’s second-largest city, remained on board, while others disembarked at the Km.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Haaland, known for his love of designer bags, also carried a white and maroon Dolce & Gabbana bag as disembarked from the plane after six grueling weeks of World Cup competition.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of disembarked

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The treatment subsequently worsened her ability to close her left eye, her complaint said.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
According to court documents, Wilson’s relationship with the producers had started deteriorating before filming began in 2023 – and worsened during post-production.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026