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
If no building is available, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and lie flat in a low-lying ditch or depression and cover your head with your arms.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Somewhere deep in the woods of eastern Long Island, 72-year-old Christie Brinkley is getting down in the dirt.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Children are welcome at the Adult Learners Club’s meetings and provided with games and movies to entertain them while their parents get down to business.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
But the Artemis program’s most lasting scientific discoveries will almost certainly only come when astronauts get down to the surface.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Somewhere deep in the woods of eastern Long Island, 72-year-old Christie Brinkley is getting down in the dirt.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Children are welcome at the Adult Learners Club’s meetings and provided with games and movies to entertain them while their parents get down to business.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
But the Artemis program’s most lasting scientific discoveries will almost certainly only come when astronauts get down to the surface.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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But Monday’s marathon will mark the first time it will be displayed to the running world descending upon the quaint suburban town in pursuit of their own race glory.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The crowd at the spring football game at Lane Stadium watched in alarm as the unidentified performer descended towards the big screen while carrying an American flag during the pre-game ceremony.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Schwab shares were lower by 5% on Thursday, weighed down by its first-quarter revenue miss reported earlier in the morning.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the 2026 housing market has gotten off to a rough start, as affordability concerns continue to weigh down activity and disrupt the industry’s seasonal rhythm.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Just past the host stand, the bar is packed with patrons sipping on Mexican wines and boozy-but-balanced margaritas (sometimes both).—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just in time for summer, Crystal Light has something new to sip on.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the world is spinning too fast to dismount.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 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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That the Sabres couldn’t live up to the hype this season despite having a top 10 starting goalie performance is a tough pill to swallow.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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And in rain, the muddy dirt roads threaten to swallow your car.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to Podgorski, Wenger allegedly constructed a Molotov cocktail inside the residence, lit it and threw it at officers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Enter Artturi Lehkonen, who swooped into the crease to clean up with Doughty still riding his back, remaining upright and curling the rebound around Forsberg’s right leg to finally light the tamp.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The second scenario which had troubled Democrats earlier this Spring is that the Democratic candidates continue splitting the vote, allowing Hilton and Republican Chad Bianco to advance.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most Americans are troubled by the belief that some wealthy people and corporations don’t pay their fair share of taxes, according to a Pew Research Center poll conducted in January.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use it as a mixer for your favorite spring cocktails or drink it all on its own.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Brown also asked about medical records that showed Mensing started smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol at age 11 and taking opioids at 16.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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