getting down

present participle of get down
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as in descending
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting down
Verb
  • But here, Alejandro had written and composed a romantic ballad with soft strings descending like falling leaves, with the piano dancing around his warm tone.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With horror films that’s often the moment the movie flies off the rails, descending into silliness.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Epinephrine injections, or EpiPens, are reserved for people with severe allergic reactions — such as trouble breathing or swallowing — which can sometimes be life-threatening.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Generally, those neurons control skeletal muscle activity, including walking, breathing, speaking and swallowing, according to the National Institutes of Health.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • In either case, residents may choose to leave an area, driving down asset prices and depressing the local economy.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Tax evasion is well above the European average—no wonder, since taxes on middle and upper incomes are punitive and are depressing consumption.
    Mark Gilbert, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2016
Verb
  • Here's what to know about staying safe while drinking apple cider.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Cooking and eating salmon is a vital part of their ceremonies.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Customers sat at tables for long stretches of time, eating course after course of unlimited shrimp.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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