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Recent Examples of downstairs
Meanwhile, Guerin’s first call was to his wife, Kara, who was in the arena but wasn’t able to get downstairs due to credentials.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
And definitely see Sophie in noble clothes going downstairs, that would be really fun.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For the first time ever, the show's fourth installment beckons viewers downstairs, past the formal drawing rooms and lavish ballrooms, and into the kitchens, back hallways, and living quarters of the working class who keep the fantasy running upstairs.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Heading downstairs, the lower level is outfitted with an intimate lounge area, the third bedroom, and sliding doors that open to a covered patio and pristine lawn.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
And definitely see Sophie in noble clothes going downstairs, that would be really fun.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
For the first time ever, the show's fourth installment beckons viewers downstairs, past the formal drawing rooms and lavish ballrooms, and into the kitchens, back hallways, and living quarters of the working class who keep the fantasy running upstairs.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Heading downstairs, the lower level is outfitted with an intimate lounge area, the third bedroom, and sliding doors that open to a covered patio and pristine lawn.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downstairs
Adverb
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Police officers who were working to direct traffic for the race received a call of an officer down about a block off the race course roughly 300 feet from the location of the misdirection.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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At its lowest, the Dow was down more than 1,200 points.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Another allegedly was jailed for three days after officers pulled him and his friend over on their way to the beach for stopping about three inches over the limit line at an intersection.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The good news is that while gifts continue, the worst challenges are mostly over for the entire year by month’s end, at least those visible in the stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Downstairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downstairs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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