1
as in dropped
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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2
as in sipped
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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3
as in killed
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 downed
Report downed power lines to the police.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Defending forces downed or suppressed 430 drones and 21 missiles, the air force said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
After this year’s July 17 storm, during which between 7 and 11 inches of rain fell over Wyandotte County, public works staff found blockages in the roads, areas that were washed out, at least 40 downed trees and erosion throughout the area.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Pentagon has deployed unmanned aircraft for spying missions over the Black Sea, with one drone downed by a Russian fighter jet in March 2023.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This one-two weather combo caused widespread power outages, traffic light issues, downed trees and flooding on roadways.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Worse still, users of all class designations are choosing to instantly end their lives when downed, rather than wait for the ticker to run out while a nearby ally races in to save them.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian charities and military units have begun mass-producing interceptor UAVs that can autonomously ram incoming threats at a fraction of missile-defense costs, claiming roughly 1,500 Russian drones downed in recent months.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
The Chiefs will be pleased in 2025 if Araiza exceeds the 25 punts that were downed inside the 20-yard line in 2024.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Defending forces downed or suppressed 430 drones and 21 missiles, the air force said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
After this year’s July 17 storm, during which between 7 and 11 inches of rain fell over Wyandotte County, public works staff found blockages in the roads, areas that were washed out, at least 40 downed trees and erosion throughout the area.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Pentagon has deployed unmanned aircraft for spying missions over the Black Sea, with one drone downed by a Russian fighter jet in March 2023.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This one-two weather combo caused widespread power outages, traffic light issues, downed trees and flooding on roadways.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Worse still, users of all class designations are choosing to instantly end their lives when downed, rather than wait for the ticker to run out while a nearby ally races in to save them.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian charities and military units have begun mass-producing interceptor UAVs that can autonomously ram incoming threats at a fraction of missile-defense costs, claiming roughly 1,500 Russian drones downed in recent months.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
The Chiefs will be pleased in 2025 if Araiza exceeds the 25 punts that were downed inside the 20-yard line in 2024.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downed
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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And so this was a gift that dropped into my lap.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 2025 its expert panel of judges sipped through thousands of entries compiled from 70 different countries.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the TikTok, guests sipped on San Pellegrino waters with lemon and lime wedges, adding a bright, refreshing touch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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André Marques was killed when the tram derailed during evening rush hour in Lisbon, Portugal and went careening into a building, Sitra (Transport Workers' Union) announced this afternoon.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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No children were among the 15 killed.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memories from Louisiana In Plaquemines Parish, seven-year-old Corrine English lost nearly everything when the small fishing town of Buras was swallowed by floodwaters.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The wind howled, rattling metal signs and tugging at our clothes as the dust swallowed everything in sight.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Spurs have, for now, dismissed takeover talk.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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His previous criminal history includes two violations of an abuse prevention order and a charge of destruction of property, all of which have been dismissed.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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But that dynasty has long been loathed by Thailand’s powerful conservative and royalist establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Older adults who drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice had fewer mouth bacteria called Prevotella, which is linked to inflammation, and more helpful bacteria like Neisseria.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And last season, the pair drank a whole lot of that tasty tea with the help of Corbin.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Downed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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