downs 1 of 2

plural of down

downs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for downs
Noun
  • This is like taking a Conestoga wagon from the prairie to the desert.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • But there's no denying the force of those would-be Fingers of God that terrorize the prairie, scooping up houses, tanker trucks, and, best of all, a mooing steer.
    EW Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But the real magic lies in the journey between the huts - stillness in alpine meadows, foraging in the wild, swims in glacier-fed lakes, and candlelit bonfire dinners with fellow hikers.
    Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Plan to spend a full five days exploring the rock formations, wildflower meadows, art installations, and architectural hot spots of this region.
    Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • When the biggest name in the sport jumps teams, a tsunami hits.
    Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Snow White hits theaters on March 21.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The flightless animal is native to Australia and can live in several different environments, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and sand plains.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • In my opinion, this gives it an advantage over some other plains states.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Hadley, who is not affiliated with the company, eats its products every morning.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Read Next National Family eats black bear kabobs at dinner, CDC says.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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