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 off
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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 off
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 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
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Silver ETFs, including ProShares Ultra Silver was down 7% in premarket, while iShares Silver Trust and ABRDN physical silver fell just over 3%, according to FactSet data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s because down jackets, another winter layer go-to, quickly lose their ability to loft when wet—a recipe for hypothermia in cold climates.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
If the drawer is solely meant for storage, River recommends a thorough cleaning about once every three months—with quick wipe-downs in between as crumbs appear.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Mayes, a 6-foot-5 guard out of Redondo Union High in Los Angeles, downed seven of 10 field goal attempts and all nine free throws in his fifth straight start.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Egg prices, which were a big source of concern in the Biden administration, are way down.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Silver ETFs, including ProShares Ultra Silver was down 7% in premarket, while iShares Silver Trust and ABRDN physical silver fell just over 3%, according to FactSet data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Appetite for Ja Morant‘s sneakers hasn’t been dulled by a down year on the court and rumors that the Memphis Grizzlies wanted to trade him.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s because down jackets, another winter layer go-to, quickly lose their ability to loft when wet—a recipe for hypothermia in cold climates.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Simplify your wind-down by dimming lights, avoiding screens, and sticking to calming activities like stretching or reading.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
If the drawer is solely meant for storage, River recommends a thorough cleaning about once every three months—with quick wipe-downs in between as crumbs appear.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Mayes, a 6-foot-5 guard out of Redondo Union High in Los Angeles, downed seven of 10 field goal attempts and all nine free throws in his fifth straight start.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Spoon your frosting into the cone and gently squeeze downward through the open tip.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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That said, both high-yield savings and money market accounts have variable interest rates that will change over time, likely downward if additional interest rate cuts are issued later in 2026.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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But over time, state policymakers wisely chipped away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Why would the new top boss not retain Preller through the August trade deadline, at bare minimum, while also getting an up-close sense of how Preller and his staff operate?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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And to get an up-close look at how harm reduction works, watch the accompanying video.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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And very plain and simple, just depressed.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Olsky's mother, under 70 pounds and nine months pregnant, was put in the sick car on the train, surrounded by sick and dying women.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Edgar finds them together, gets angry and Cathy gets even sicker.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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He’ll be aided by the schedule; the Dodgers have four off days over their first four weeks of the regular season, which should help with workload concerns.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The fundraising follows last November's off-year elections, where voters gave Democrats major wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races even as the DNC faced a challenging financial picture.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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