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
There was another way to get down.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With so much more to get to, the show wastes no time in getting down to brass tacks.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Salvation Army When the temperatures get down to 32 degrees or below, the Salvation Army Center of Hope provides shelter for up to 34 women and children.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Discord complains about Nini being in the top basically all episode, while other queens like Jane try to kindly not get down in the mud with her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With so much more to get to, the show wastes no time in getting down to brass tacks.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Salvation Army When the temperatures get down to 32 degrees or below, the Salvation Army Center of Hope provides shelter for up to 34 women and children.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Discord complains about Nini being in the top basically all episode, while other queens like Jane try to kindly not get down in the mud with her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Absolute silence descended on the scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement And even with this understanding, just hours after witnessing the apparent ease in which an ICE agent can pull a trigger, thousands of protestors still descended into public spaces across the country, refusing to disappear quietly.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the city, bare trees were weighed down with icicles and snow was piled up next to sidewalks.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The breathable mesh upper and cushioned sole support long stretches on your feet without weighing down your carry-on.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The form here is to ease into the evening on the bistrot terrace, elevated just above the restaurant, scattered in old world wrought iron benches and couples sipping the hotel’s signature Amarillo Brillo Mezcal cocktail.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Eat The Daily Catch Relax on the tiki bar swings, sip a fruity cocktail, and listen to live music at Yucatan Waterfront.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The build centers around three pairs of floor rails extending from the tailgate up to the front row and a series of individual seats that easily mount to and dismount from those rails.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
2 Dec. 2025
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Both are on a mission, handing out flyers for Luis’ missing daughter, Mar, swallowed by the seemingly endless nomadic rave culture.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite its charm, it hasn’t been swallowed by the tourist surge that defines nearby Lake Tahoe.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other recreational opportunities include, but are not limited to, swimming in one of four separate pool areas, skating on an outdoor rink that is covered, lighted, and available for 20 weeks of the year, tennis, and there are hiking trails.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Attendees heard remarks from city leaders and lit candles in honor of Good.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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On one of the final days of the semester, Raymundo peered into his Infiniti J30’s engine bay, searching for the issue that had troubled the car.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There’s no shortage of food options for hotel guests and visitors stopping by at all hours of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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