Synonyms of down
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as in downward 
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as in away
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as in up
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as in lowered
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as in depressed
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as in sick
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as in malfunctioning
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as in excellent
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as in fur
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as in accident
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as in grudge
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as in dislike
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as in drop
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as in demise
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as in prairie
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as in to drop
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as in to swallow
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as in to dismiss
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
eight down and two to go
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
feeling a bit down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
down with the flu
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as in malfunctioning
not being in working order
while my computer was down, I attended to some unfinished odds and ends lying about my cubicle
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a small jazz club that showcases some really down musicians
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as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
lately it's been one down after another in my life
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as in grudge
chiefly British
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
I don't understand why she'd have such a down against me; we've never even spoken to each other!
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as in dislike
chiefly British
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
for years after the war her grandfather had an unshakable down on the Germans
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
suffered with a psychological disorder in which she alternated between emotional ups and downs
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as in demise
a loss of status
experienced the ups and downs of a career in showbiz
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as in prairie
usually downs plural
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
hold a festival on the downs
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council
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Recent Examples of down
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Homelessness, while down for the first time in years by one measure, remains high.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
These down alternative pillows are particularly helpful for sleepers with allergies who still like a marshmallowy feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Victoria Edel, People.com, 11 June 2025
There may be no BFFs on this list who have experienced more ups and downs.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Kody Clemens homered again, and Joe Ryan produced another gem as the Twins downed the Rays 4-2 in front of 10,046 at Steinbrenner Field.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 May 2025
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Adverb
Marchand Miracle lifts Cats in double-OT, ties Stanley Cup: Florida trailed twice in Game 2 Friday night and was at grave risk of going down 2-0 to Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Final -- a hole that has buried 91 percent of teams in SCF history.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Homelessness, while down for the first time in years by one measure, remains high.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
Adjective
As Dallas looks to bounce back after a down year, Pickens could be a major addition.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
These down alternative pillows are particularly helpful for sleepers with allergies who still like a marshmallowy feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Noun
Jan has become a pop culture icon (and meme) in recent years for her many ups and downs on the series.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 11 June 2025
There may be no BFFs on this list who have experienced more ups and downs.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Verb
Taking us back to 1994 at Sherwood Country Club, Daly found himself in a matchup with Woods, but while the 5-time Masters champion was hitting balls and working out, Daly was downing Jack Daniels at the bar, refusing to call it a night.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Kody Clemens homered again, and Joe Ryan produced another gem as the Twins downed the Rays 4-2 in front of 10,046 at Steinbrenner Field.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 May 2025
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What To Know While Morris' tracker shows that Trump's approval rating on the economy is trending downward, pollster Nate Silver's tracker tells a different story.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But what’s probably most interesting is which names make the biggest leaps in popularity, and which are quickly trending downward.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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The church asked them to move to a city four hours away.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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The bass-drum beat of multiple explosions could be heard as far away as neighboring Jordan.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s unusually volatile in the history of the index, but actually calmer than April, which had four such up days and five days of outsized losses.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Ian Hecox, president of comedy network Smosh, described the last 20 years on YouTube as waves, with up periods, down periods and algorithmic shifts.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The results: enrollees had less financial stress and were less likely to be depressed, but there was no difference in their physical health.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Even at a time when film and TV production in Southern California is depressed, A-listers want to spend their time between takes in plush surroundings.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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There is another current salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers that has already left 45 people sick and 16 hospitalized across 18 states.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Some of the samples tested positive for Salmonella and additional testing found that the samples were closely related to the Salmonella found in sick people.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The Dodgers stacked the infield with five players, leaving left field open — and that’s where Arenado hit the ball, dropping it just inside the foul line to score Barrero.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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In the final game, the American survived a break point and, after Sabalenka’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her second grand slam title.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The applause the crowd gave Yim was swallowed up by the cathedral’s size and our sparse numbers, but she was visibly moved.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Don't swallow water when swimming in pools, lakes, or other water areas.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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