as in to happen
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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Recent Examples of go down
Matters only got more bleak in the sixth, when Rushing fouled a ball off his right shin, smoking a ball right above where his guard ended and immediately going down in pain.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Through 2025, the credit is calculated using a formula that considers 20% to 35% of expenses (the percentages go down as incomes go up), up to a maximum of $3,000 in expenses for one child and $6,000 for two or more.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While Arkansas has dodged any long-term injuries among key players thus far, ASU suffered a tough loss this week when ace running back Ja'Quez Cross went down in practice with what turned out to be an ACL tear.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the sun goes down, the park will be illuminated, allowing families to enjoy the park in a new way, including complimentary snacks and exclusive experiences.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In Night Moves, Gene Hackman’s frustrated former athlete turned PI goes down to the Florida Keys to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
So our guard went down and the camera might be hidden in the kitchen and shooting through the blinds.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Number of branches goes down, deposits go up There are fewer than 77,000 branches nationwide, down from nearly 100,000 in 2009, according to The American Banker.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Through 2025, the credit is calculated using a formula that considers 20% to 35% of expenses (the percentages go down as incomes go up), up to a maximum of $3,000 in expenses for one child and $6,000 for two or more.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While Arkansas has dodged any long-term injuries among key players thus far, ASU suffered a tough loss this week when ace running back Ja'Quez Cross went down in practice with what turned out to be an ACL tear.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the sun goes down, the park will be illuminated, allowing families to enjoy the park in a new way, including complimentary snacks and exclusive experiences.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In Night Moves, Gene Hackman’s frustrated former athlete turned PI goes down to the Florida Keys to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
So our guard went down and the camera might be hidden in the kitchen and shooting through the blinds.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Number of branches goes down, deposits go up There are fewer than 77,000 branches nationwide, down from nearly 100,000 in 2009, according to The American Banker.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go down
Verb
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Changes to Medicare and Medicaid plan coverage would happen immediately, however.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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This scuttles a compromise, whereby paintings of Lee in his prewar blue Army uniform could remain while the portrait of Lee the secessionist and enslaver came down.—
Time,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of a case increased from $42 to $170, and has not come down much since.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the southern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, there is a chance for above-normal precipitation for December-February.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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From biotech breakthroughs to billiards, Brian Gossett continues to expand his vision—proving that with the right mindset, there are no limits to where opportunity can lead.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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