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Recent Examples of downstairs
Police said the suspect went downstairs and returned with another suspect who had a handgun.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
And although the space is two levels, all the fun initially will happen in the 150-capacity street-level bar — not downstairs in the basement.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
And for those late nights and early mornings, the upstairs kitchenette, lovingly nicknamed the C&C Lounge (Coffee and Cocktails), serves the primary and guest bedrooms, offering a quiet retreat from the activity downstairs.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Goode was upstairs taking a shower and his wife and son were downstairs taking out Christmas decorations when police knocked down the front door because a report was made that Goode had murdered his wife, Becker said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
And although the space is two levels, all the fun initially will happen in the 150-capacity street-level bar — not downstairs in the basement.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
And for those late nights and early mornings, the upstairs kitchenette, lovingly nicknamed the C&C Lounge (Coffee and Cocktails), serves the primary and guest bedrooms, offering a quiet retreat from the activity downstairs.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Goode was upstairs taking a shower and his wife and son were downstairs taking out Christmas decorations when police knocked down the front door because a report was made that Goode had murdered his wife, Becker said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downstairs
Adverb
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The velocity, down from his average of nearly 96 mph before his latest elbow surgery, is something the Padres believe could possibly tick up slightly with some mechanical adjustments.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first item is already down on paper in the form of Team Netherlands’ World Baseball Classic roster.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But then over here, rumblings about the future of the company and people worrying what does this mean not only for themselves but for the prospects of Rolling Stone, which is a life mantra and mission that people came from all over the world to be a part of.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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That the film was shot in Germany reminds that this can happen anywhere, not just over there.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downstairs. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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