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
Back from holiday after a month away, John Oliver wasted no time in getting down to brass tacks, spending the beginning 10 minutes of Last Week Tonight addressing Donald Trump‘s desperate attempts to redirect national conversation away from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 July 2025
Sometimes his father would get down on all fours and pretend to be a horse as Joe and his younger brother gleefully climbed onto his back.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
However, there’s a fine line between taking note of the key details and trying to get down every word said at the expense of your attention.
—Jim Becker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Colbert got down and dirty in Trump monologue His opening monologue was searing and funny.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 July 2025
Sometimes his father would get down on all fours and pretend to be a horse as Joe and his younger brother gleefully climbed onto his back.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
However, there’s a fine line between taking note of the key details and trying to get down every word said at the expense of your attention.
—Jim Becker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Colbert got down and dirty in Trump monologue His opening monologue was searing and funny.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get down
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The cybersecurity community has descended once again on Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for Black Hat USA 2025—and the mood feels different this year.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Video of the rescue shows authorities descending toward the rocky coastline with crashing waves as the rescuer secures both hikers before the helicopter lifts them into the air and takes them to safety.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pickaxe weighed down with regrets of the dead and still alive alike.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The result is easy to sip mid- or post-workout without feeling weighed down.—
Francesca Krempa,
SELF,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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While the girl kicked and laughed, the water, stirred from its sleep, latched on to her ankle and then swallowed her whole.—
Tochi Eze
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s a hard pill to swallow for any retailer, regardless of size.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While there are a few common threads among all the Shabbat clubs in this story, like lighting candles and eating meals together, there are other elements that set each group apart.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Opposite the residential spaces, the offices of nursing and executive staff were brightly lit and air-conditioned.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their concern goes beyond their own struggles; they are troubled by the thought of other survivors who haven’t been as fortunate in securing assistance or receiving donations that could mean the difference between recovery and despair.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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The company's lack of reaction to the contamination that routinely shows up in tests troubles Chambers.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20down. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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