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get down

verb

Definition of get down

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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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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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 The couple was on top of the building for about 30 minutes, where Beerkus got down on one knee and popped the question to Nikolau. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Will Ferrell got down to his skivvies for a new SKIMS ad, in which the funnyman bares not all, but aplenty. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 At a Mets game at Citi Field in 2018, the entire Red44 crew got down on the grass for a photo, with Pughsley front and center. — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026 The era of tech across these decades converged two of the things Americans love most — a feelgood bootstrapping story with playable toys, and who couldn’t get down with that? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for get down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down

Verb

But last weekend’s mayhem, in which thousands descended on the community and more than 400 ended up under arrest, has hit Newport Beach differently, spurring calls for the city leaders to take decisive action.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Barely a month ago, there was plenty of fretting that FIFA had grossly overestimated the crowds that would descend on the tournament’s host cities and stadiums.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of descend

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Best lotion treatment Any treatment that contains lotion can weigh down hair and clog hair follicles, but don’t worry.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of weigh down

Verb

The natural sweetness of the rum’s grade A molasses will require less sugar, and the structure that comes with age may inspire you to sip this one in the evening at sundown when the temperatures dip, rather than midday poolside.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Visitors to the foothills growing region have the chance to pick fresh fruits, try brand-new pizza creations and sip on estate wines all summer.

— Camila Pedrosa July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of sip

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We are likewise troubled by reductions affecting healthcare, food assistance, education, veterans’ services, humanitarian aid, and other essential supports relied upon by vulnerable individuals and families.

— Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Evangelista’s son, who was unaware of the sale until after its completion, remains troubled by the transaction.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of trouble

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Symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, a floppy neck and trouble swallowing, the CDC says.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
In a darkly comedic twist, Beadie changes her mind after swallowing a lethal dose, and Jessa frantically calls the paramedics to save her life.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of swallow

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The Swiss victory over Colombia in Tuesday’s knockout match seemed to depress the market further.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
The high-pressure system that’s causing temperature spikes, Ciliberti said, is also depressing much of the particulate matter, pushing it closer to the ground.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026