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downed

verb

past tense of down
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 Russia's Defense Ministry said that its forces downed 416 Ukrainian drones overnight into Thursday morning. — David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Roofs and walls may collapse, trees and power poles will be downed and entire neighborhoods may be isolated. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Anthony DeVore downed his shot like water, while his wife Savanna DeVore spit out most of hers. — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Also on Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces downed or neutralized almost 500 Ukrainian drones launched overnight. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Lake Howell forced a Seminole punt, which was downed inside the two yard linej. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 There's a lot of seaweed and some downed trees thanks to Hurricane Maria, but the terrain is pretty navigable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2017, internet trolls disrupted an anti-racist art installation with neo-Nazi chants and messily downed jugs of milk to accentuate their white identity. — Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Al-Marimi is charged with making the bomb that downed the Pan Am flight, killing all 259 passengers and crew members. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downed
  1. dropped
  2. sipped
  3. killed
  4. toppled
  5. swallowed
  6. dismissed
  7. hit
  8. drank
Verb
  • For too many years an international break has dropped at this point of September, freezing the Premier League just as narratives were being set and excitement was rising.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Its crude imports dropped below 8 million barrels a day in May and June, falling for the first time since 2016, according to the EIA.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dropped
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  • For cocktail hour, guests sipped and snacked on light bites while taking a look at the BTS of Siriano’s creative process and inspirations.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Bespoke Primetime hats were up for grabs that displayed the film’s name in English and Italian (Prima Serata), and guests sipped on Aperol spritzes and ate personal pizzas as the cast and crew arrived.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sipped
Verb
  • An Israeli strike killed at least four people in northern Gaza, including two children, hospital officials said Thursday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz said that kites would be treated like drones; Benjamin Netanyahu threatened that the people launching them could be killed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of killed
Verb
  • Photos of festival damage, showing vendors’ tables, tents and supplies toppled and strewn across Independence Square, appeared across social media.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The losses come at a challenging time for the Himalayan nation, which is emerging from a year of political upheaval after an uprising toppled the previous government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of toppled
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  • The thought of Margaret trapped in the skyscraper, swallowed up by flames and heat, is an overwhelming load for a mother to carry.
    — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, Medicare Part B premiums alone, usually deducted straight from monthly Social Security checks, have swallowed much of COLA.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of swallowed
Verb
  • Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in several criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One of them, dismissed Sooners quarterback Chris Robison, was the MVP of the 2019 Conference USA championship, Kiffin’s second league title in three seasons.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • If the Sabres can find some more success with the man advantage, Thompson shouldn’t have much trouble hitting the 40-goal mark again.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Japan's 10-year government bond yield recently breached 3%, hitting a high not seen in roughly 30 years.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of hit
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  • One study found that participants who drank tea heated to 149 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius) experienced more positive emotional responses, including happiness and satisfaction.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For a few days, the horse fed on the same plants and grass and drank from the rainwater collected in a puddle nearby.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Downed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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