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Recent Examples of downward
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For the third year, USA TODAY Network food writers from across the country have looked inward (and downward, to their stomachs) to compile a Restaurants of the Year list representing a diverse array of peak flavors.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Earth's gravity, at 1g, provides us with enough downward force for skis to grip and carve.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For the third year, USA TODAY Network food writers from across the country have looked inward (and downward, to their stomachs) to compile a Restaurants of the Year list representing a diverse array of peak flavors.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
But with consumer and constituent sentiment around the tariffs and their impact on the economy trending sharply downward, even conservative lawmakers are being pushed to claw back control over the situation.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downward
Adjective
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The building with its bowed windows and a Queen Ann tower had already been around for nine years before its owner placed a classified ad in a July 1897 issue of The Kansas City Times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Nov. 2025
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No racist stereotypes, no demeaning facial expressions, no bowed heads, and no broken bodies from the old Hollywood.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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
Adjective
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Downward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downward. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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