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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
This period is characterized by unpredictable ups and downs in estrogen, though on a general downward trend (Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN who teaches at the Yale School of Medicine, likens the pattern to the stock market during the Great Recession).
—Anna North, Vox, 6 May 2025
Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
The ports, which face downward in a recess in the back of the monitor, include one upstream USB-C port—which supports DisplayPort Over USB Alternate Mode and up to 65 watts of power delivery—one DisplayPort 1.4 connector, an HDMI 2.0 port, and two USB-A ports.
—PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
These downward trends could have long-lasting effects; 45,761 job cuts were attributed to stores, units, or department closing altogether, according to the firm’s research.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
This period is characterized by unpredictable ups and downs in estrogen, though on a general downward trend (Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN who teaches at the Yale School of Medicine, likens the pattern to the stock market during the Great Recession).
—Anna North, Vox, 6 May 2025
Adverb
Symptoms 3-5 days after onset: The measles rash will start to appear usually beginning as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline, later spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
The ports, which face downward in a recess in the back of the monitor, include one upstream USB-C port—which supports DisplayPort Over USB Alternate Mode and up to 65 watts of power delivery—one DisplayPort 1.4 connector, an HDMI 2.0 port, and two USB-A ports.
—PC Magazine, 1 May 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 16 May. 2025.
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