1
as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat
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2
as in to weigh down
to make sad
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
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3
as in to sip
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down
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Recent Examples of get down
Everyone takes the dog for a walk, shares in grooming and feeding, or gets down on the floor and plays with them.
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Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Her sisters kept things light, joking about Lauren's struggles to get down the stairs on her crutches.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vrabel even got down into a three-point stance to work with defensive tackle Cory Durden on pass rush technique.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets, for example, intentionally put off getting down to business with a group of pending unrestricted free agents that includes captain Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle and Mason Marchment ahead of the break.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Her sisters kept things light, joking about Lauren's struggles to get down the stairs on her crutches.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vrabel even got down into a three-point stance to work with defensive tackle Cory Durden on pass rush technique.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets, for example, intentionally put off getting down to business with a group of pending unrestricted free agents that includes captain Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle and Mason Marchment ahead of the break.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local forecasts show that heavy thunderstorms could descend on Daytona International Speedway on Sunday evening — which would punctuate a week of exclusively sunny weather.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Top with a baking sheet, then weigh down with a few heavy cans for 10 to 20 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Akamai Technologies — Shares of the cloud computing company slumped about 10%, weighed down by weak guidance.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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While generally safe to consume, people with allergies to similar plants, such as daisies, and those taking certain medications, such as antidiabetes medications, should exercise caution before sipping dandelion tea.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Russia wants to swallow Ukraine, even though both nations share Orthodox rites.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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These are cheap to produce and easy to swallow due to their smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and was named the game’s most valuable player, gave all the credit to Wembanyama for lighting the competitive juices of his fellow All-Stars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the lights turned off, many in the crowd of 93,103 held up lighters and lit matches in tribute.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bortolleto said she was troubled by the ICE raids of Connecticut car washes last year in Southington and Hamden.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her career hiatus coincided with the termination of her conservatorship – which lasted nearly 14 years – in November 2021, following a case that brought intense scrutiny to her personal life and troubled past and also prompted a movement led by longtime fans.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink Breakfast is prepared onsite and served in the courtyard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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