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 Storms could also cause power outages and downed trees. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Report downed power lines to the police. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 After the storm, Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause declared an emergency and said one person suffered minor injuries after being struck by a falling tree while downed power lines and trees blocked some streets. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Please send your reports of hail or wind damage, including trees or large limbs downed, by calling the National Weather Service office in Wilmington at 1 800 697 3901. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026 Chestnut downed 66 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes Saturday to capture the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 18th time in his Major League Eating career. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 Those looking to report downed trees in Indianapolis can also call the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or use the RequestIndy mobile app. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026 In other action across the National Women’s Soccer League, the Kansas City Current downed the Denver Summit 3-0 and Angel City topped the Orlando Pride 2-0. — ABC News, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downed
  1. dropped
  2. sipped
  3. killed
  4. toppled
  5. swallowed
  6. dismissed
  7. hit
  8. drank
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  • This also will be the first time the ball has dropped for a July 4 celebration.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
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  • While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Guests sipped cocktails as music by Travis Tritt and Jake Owen played over the loudspeakers.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Definition of sipped
Verb
  • Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of killed
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  • When Assad’s regime was toppled roughly 18 months ago, the development propelled the country’s slow return to the world stage.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
  • Blatter looked unassailable right up to the moment he was toppled; his long-running heir apparent was also pushed out, which is how Infantino ended up as FIFA president in the first place.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
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  • Each player swallowed a biometric tablet, about the size of a large vitamin, so that scientists could see how well his body cooled itself.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Today, the border's meanderings to its current location is the story of the birth of a nation that swallowed Native American tribes, Spanish descendants and Mexican citizens.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of swallowed
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  • Interviewed following his win on ESPN, the 42-year-old Chestnut dismissed, more or less, the impact of today’s 92 degree New York heat on the proceedings.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • The nonprofit, which alleged the county violated the Surplus Lands Act by not first exploring affordable-housing development at the site, still has not dismissed its lawsuit.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of dismissed
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  • Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • He was evaluated by the medical staff, hit in the cage and decided to play.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of hit
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  • On the coast, the quirky tradition that is the Hermosa Beach Ironman returned, too, as dozens of people ran, paddled and drank a six pack of suds.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • Eighteenth-century Americans drank a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today, so there are two important essentials for your party, both involving booze.
    — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of drank

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