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
What version of Carlsson’s line (which has often featured Chris Kreider this season) the Ducks get down the stretch could swing whether or not the team clinches a playoff spot.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
His sister told him their home got down to 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Wlodarski had both knees replaced this past year and can’t yet get down low and slide on the ice in that hallmark curling lunge.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
His sister told him their home got down to 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Wlodarski had both knees replaced this past year and can’t yet get down low and slide on the ice in that hallmark curling lunge.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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Over the past few days, the biggest tennis stars in the world have descended on the tony desert enclave of Indian Wells, California for the BNP Paribas Open, also known as Tennis Paradise.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even as busloads of Bruins fans descended on Galen Center, turning USC’s arena into hostile territory, the Trojans showed signs of life early on.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While these lightweight hydrators have been popular solutions for textured hair to deliver moisture without weighing down curls and coils; the category seems to be expanding as brands look to skin-ify haircare.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The surge in oil prices has fanned inflationary fears around the world, leading traders to trim bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts that had weighed down on the US currency.—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Inside, crackling fires create inviting places to sip a bourbon cocktail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 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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The hole first appeared in 2008, swallowing oil tanks, trees, telephone poles and several cars.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jessi, unable to will the earth to swallow her whole, makes a crack about the rain being a bad omen.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Byron’s wife, Franny, Rossellini is a frosty woman who would rather light priceless paintings on fire than sit through a dinner with her husband.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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What troubles many Americans today is not simply the possibility of conflict, but the sense that conclusions are being announced without the underlying proof being publicly tested.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The forecast troubled some on the council, who peppered staff with requests for more information on how to fix the city’s financial future and expressed their anxiety over the impending budget hole.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The food and drink The restaurant, Café Montesol, pays homage to the hotel’s historic past life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ramadan is the month that Muslims fast from food and drink from sun up to sun down in an effort to form a deeper connection with God, without the distractions of worldly temptations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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