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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
But over the last year, bitcoin is now down more than 24%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s about in-line with the Street estimate of 37% but represents another down tick from 38% in the reported quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The teams combined to go 4-for-29 on third downs.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arsenal claimed the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, downing Corinthians 3-2 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Bitcoin is down roughly 40% since hitting a record high above $126,000 in October.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
But over the last year, bitcoin is now down more than 24%.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Add a mid-December trip to the frozen coastline of New Brunswick to the mix, and this down onesie quickly earned MVP status in our household this winter.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s about in-line with the Street estimate of 37% but represents another down tick from 38% in the reported quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The playmaker, who played college ball at Arizona, caught seven passes on fourth down during the season, gaining a fresh set of downs on six of the completions.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The teams combined to go 4-for-29 on third downs.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces downed at least 10 Ukrainian drones overnight.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arsenal claimed the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, downing Corinthians 3-2 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Let the foam travel downward, following the natural direction of the hair to protect the cuticle.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those may be followed by small white spots in the mouth within two or three days, and a rash usually beginning on the face before spreading downward.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Simultaneously, Musk is pivoting Tesla away from its legacy as a car manufacturer and toward a future in robotics and AI, committing $20 billion this year to the transition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Flannery operates the Trinity system, a camera-stabilization device that produces the up-close-and-personal shots.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lemon’s up-close-and-personal videos of the protest inside the church — showing some parishioners rushing to leave and even slipping on the ice outside, and others having tense discussions with the protesters — went viral.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 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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For someone already feeling lonely, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed, turning to AI for connection can backfire.—
Brianna Hardcastle,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rest of us will sit here with Belichick, sick to our stomachs.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now, the fear is getting sick or stuck far from home.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Though no date has been set, the Dodgers will play three games in Washington from April 3 to 5, with an off day April 2 following a six-game homestand to open the season.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both companies are known for their off-Loop musicals and are longtime favorites of the all-volunteer Joseph Jefferson Awards committee.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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