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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In the two-week period ended March 22, 43 container ships transited through Suez Canal, down 33 percent from 64 transits in the two-week period ended March 8, according to data from Drewry.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the S&P 500 stock market index has had only five down years between 2005 and 2025, which has helped juice the value of retirement savings accounts.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
In the booking video released Friday, a deputy conducts a thorough search and pat-down of Joseph.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 15 Mar. 2026
Reddit user Lyngay downed a margarita made by the one and only Eva Longoria, who appeared at the Fairmont Hotel to promote her tequila company.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
For the week ending March 22, Chicago grossed $836,815, down from the previous week’s$1,457,931.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
In the two-week period ended March 22, 43 container ships transited through Suez Canal, down 33 percent from 64 transits in the two-week period ended March 8, according to data from Drewry.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
How to Wash a Down Comforter Put the down comforter into the washer.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the S&P 500 stock market index has had only five down years between 2005 and 2025, which has helped juice the value of retirement savings accounts.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
As Glamour has previously noted, ankle jeans have been on a bit of a come-down as puddle hems dominate spring 2026 denim trends, but any shoe girl knows that ankle jeans are often the best way to show off the look's star accessory.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
In the booking video released Friday, a deputy conducts a thorough search and pat-down of Joseph.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drone expertise is valuable, and in exchange for help in downing Iranian drones, Ukraine is seeking funding and technology to increase its own drone production.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 15 Mar. 2026
Reddit user Lyngay downed a margarita made by the one and only Eva Longoria, who appeared at the Fairmont Hotel to promote her tequila company.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Over time, circulating levels of both can drift downward, which is what the research found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gallup research shows trust has been trending downward since the 1970s.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, in the days leading up to her flight, a cascade of headlines – from geopolitical tensions to airport disruptions – began to chip away at her confidence in traveling at all.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Figaro conspires with the Countess to up-end the Count’s scheme and humiliate him.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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And one station offered an up-close look at how Big Martha’s pierogies are made.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 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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First, when shares are at a depressed value, investors can move more of them into the tax-free account.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Dee labeled Angie as depressed, bipolar, lacking empathy, narcissistic, et cetera.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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The indictment says one customer paid $10,000 in vet bills after buying sick German Shepherds.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The move comes as air travelers are experiencing longer security lines and a growing number of TSA agents are quitting or calling in sick.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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After the discovery that a police impersonator with a long criminal record was helping place real officers in security jobs, the Dallas Police Department plans to make changes to its off-duty work rules.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Alonso was a fan favorite with the Mets, which boosted his off-field income to more than $2 million per year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Its keyboard and trackpad are mostly as excellent as those on a MacBook Air, only smaller.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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