1
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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2
as in weighing 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 sipping
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 getting down
The snaps featured Batalon getting down on one knee as a surprised Leahov, an architectural designer, placed her hand over her mouth.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 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
Poetry is a feeling worth getting down, a process that begins with attending and listening.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Lastly, swap in the crevice tool for corners and other hard-to-reach areas, especially spots under furniture, that usually require bending over or getting down on your hands and knees.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Remy handled the second verse on the song and wasted no time getting down and dirty.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, the two countries are getting down to business.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 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
Poetry is a feeling worth getting down, a process that begins with attending and listening.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Lastly, swap in the crevice tool for corners and other hard-to-reach areas, especially spots under furniture, that usually require bending over or getting down on your hands and knees.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Remy handled the second verse on the song and wasted no time getting down and dirty.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, the two countries are getting down to business.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting down
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The staircase is the most structurally complex beach access point in Encinitas, and consists of multiple timber stair towers and concrete walkways descending the coastal bluff.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The models can be run at a far larger scale, with a custom layer that orchestrates hundreds of agents and keeps them from descending into chaos.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 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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This waist pack is a must-have for keeping my phone, keys, and energy gels stored without weighing down my pockets.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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In the end, the town promises a simpler life, sipping strong espressos beneath fluttering palm trees.—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, days are spent sipping ceremonial matcha in the open-air tea house, strolling beneath clouds of cherry blossoms each spring, or pausing before the towering bronze Buddha.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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For dry mouth, dipping food in sauce or gravy and sipping water throughout the day may help with swallowing.—
Stephanie Brown,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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In my opinion, the two best Zara Home categories right now are lighting and decorative objects.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Associated Press reported the 34-second video shows a woman believed to be living in Canada igniting a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – a capital crime in Iran – before calmly lighting a cigarette and letting the image fall to the ground.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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If the starter works normally, but the car does not start after three attempts, try depressing the gas pedal.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That leaves the question of making the 17e value for money while also not depressing potential iPhone 17 sales.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The song’s promotional image, shot by Stella Blackmon, shows the singer seated on a hotel bed, drinking one of American convenience store 7-Eleven’s greatest hits, the Big Gulp.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Both men were in the bar hours earlier drinking and watching the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 Super Bowl.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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