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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The number of police officers would continue on its gradual downward trajectory, with new hires failing to keep pace with attrition.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
For arms and legs, work in short, gentle strokes or small circular motions, and on your torso, glide downward toward your lymph nodes for optimal drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Over time, these forces may exert downward pressure on college prices.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The number of police officers would continue on its gradual downward trajectory, with new hires failing to keep pace with attrition.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The bones lined up such that the end of the mosasaur’s tail is turned downward.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
For arms and legs, work in short, gentle strokes or small circular motions, and on your torso, glide downward toward your lymph nodes for optimal drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downward
Adjective
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The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Strong forwent a classic suit and tie in favor of a bowed necktie, giving his tailored look the perfect dash of whimsy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2024
Adverb
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Market have been volatile but the DJIA, S&P and Nasdaq are also down for now, but by less.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Its revenue dipped 1% last quarter compared to the same time period in 2024, and the company lowered its full-year net revenue guidance to $850 million to $900 million down from $950 million to $1 billion.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Downward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downward. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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