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as in falls
to lead or extend downward
the pathway descends to the river bank
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as in deteriorates
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 plunges
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 dismounts
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 descends
The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
When a bartender goes missing, Ohm descends into both his own history and that of this Overlook Hotel–esque setting in a film that verifies the suspicion that McCarthy is one of the best genre directors currently working.
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Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Whether humanity makes a quick shift to a new order or descends into chaos, pain, and widespread suffering will depend upon our ability to forge a vision for the future that captures the public’s attention and commitment.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Once a year, a special attraction descends, coaxing thousands of guests to gather along Surf Avenue leading toward the boardwalk to watch and participate in the historic Mermaid Parade.
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Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Avoid morning hours when flowers are damp with dew and late evening when dew descends on the garden.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Instead of following the Gabrielino Trail, keep your eyes peeled for the trail that descends toward the riverbed.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Hades and Persephone, who rule over the underworld, are referenced occasionally, such as when Odysseus descends into their realm to consult Tiresias.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
When a bartender goes missing, Ohm descends into both his own history and that of this Overlook Hotel–esque setting in a film that verifies the suspicion that McCarthy is one of the best genre directors currently working.
—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Whether humanity makes a quick shift to a new order or descends into chaos, pain, and widespread suffering will depend upon our ability to forge a vision for the future that captures the public’s attention and commitment.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Once a year, a special attraction descends, coaxing thousands of guests to gather along Surf Avenue leading toward the boardwalk to watch and participate in the historic Mermaid Parade.
—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Avoid morning hours when flowers are damp with dew and late evening when dew descends on the garden.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Instead of following the Gabrielino Trail, keep your eyes peeled for the trail that descends toward the riverbed.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Hades and Persephone, who rule over the underworld, are referenced occasionally, such as when Odysseus descends into their realm to consult Tiresias.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descends
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As opposed to the first film, where a good girl falls for a bad boy, the sequel turns the concept upside down, with Pfeiffer playing the bad girl who falls for a good boy.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.
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Another six months of war and the negotiating position deteriorates.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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His wife disembarks, as do more than two dozen other passengers.
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
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That is the moment that everything crumbles for Rachel.
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.
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At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.
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As pleasure-seeking Venus alights within your 5th House of Self-Expression, fun projects sparkle, and your spirited humor invites others to join a playful challenge.
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But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.
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The condition also worsens over time.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that worsens over time and occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, according to Mayo Clinic.
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“Descends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descends. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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