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
That signing is expected on Friday, and the next two months would see the two sides get down to the more complicated work of directly negotiating over the future of Tehran's nuclear enrichment program and other contentious issues.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Even the guy in the Oklahoma City jersey was getting down.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Over the 2020 holiday season, Josh got down on one knee and proposed to his high school sweetheart.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Even the guy in the Oklahoma City jersey was getting down.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Cynthia wants to get down to the bottom of Shamea’s erratic behavior, and the scene plays out like an angsty teen getting sent to the principal’s office.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Over the 2020 holiday season, Josh got down on one knee and proposed to his high school sweetheart.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Visitors descend 168 steps to a spectacular view of Sable Falls’ 75-foot cascade.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
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Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth Parade.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Because of the length and lack of thickness, my hair often lacks volume and is quickly weighed down shortly after styling.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
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Robin, himself, appears weighed down by the mythology around him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Take shots of Tequila Don Julio 1942 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Edition when your team scores or sip it slowly while the DJ set and mermaid choreography do the work the stadium jumbotron usually does.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Husband-and-wife team Andrew Levitas and Katherine Jenkins created the Welsh spirit so that Jenkins, a classical singer, could enjoy sipping a gin smooth enough not to affect her voice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Chiles, though, did rebound with a clean beam and dismount for a 9.9500 score to get the Bruins back in it.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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In truth, though, the four-time World Cup champion was coming up against a team lacking the quality or experience to really trouble it and will have a tougher time against the Ivory Coast.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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But what really troubles him is something larger.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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At this stage of his career, that would be a difficult pill to swallow.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Nowadays, the land surrounding the 67-year-old fruit stand is paved over as cookie-cutter townhomes swallow the area.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Each light also features four bright LEDs that stay lit throughout the night—up to 15 hours.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Rinderknecht’s attorney has sought to undercut the government’s case, saying nobody saw his client light a fire.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Problem properties can create economic and fiscal challenges, including depressing neighboring property values, straining fire and police resources and increasing the risk of arson and violent crime.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Some experts have raised concerns that media consolidation could depress pay for industry employees, while raising costs for American consumers due to fewer choices.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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