downers

plural of downer
as in downs
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing that story of drug addiction was a real downer

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Noun
  • Iron production had ups and downs Historical documents from the Mediterranean and modern-day France suggest that the waves of bubonic plague and smallpox might have contributed to the decline in iron production during the 4th and 5th centuries.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Needing 30-plus yards for a first down in two plays proved too much, and the Texans turned the ball over on downs.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • Anyone who thinks English Heritage sites are run by bores is in for a surprise.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The researchers plan to expand their study to a larger number of boreholes, including water bores, to understand the full scope of the issue better nd find more opportunities to reduce emissions.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Downers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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