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
Mayor Evans and City Manager Joe Smolinski argued that despite incurring debt, Mansfield’s tax rate has consistently gone down in recent years while the homestead property tax exemption rate has increased.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
While that effort went down with a wider margin, 84 nos and 17 yeses, a dozen Republicans supported it, revealing the extent of unease over the issue within the Senate GOP conference.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Yes, sitting and watching the sun go down just about anywhere on earth is a rewarding and relaxing experience in its own right.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Once the sun goes down, the energy level at D Maris Bay goes way up, as guests prepare to spend the night dancing to DJ sets and live musical performances.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The bottom of the order went down 1-2-3 in the ninth against Phillies closer Jhoan Duran.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
As Colorado continues to navigate recurring drought and growing water demands, researchers and water experts are looking beyond traditional conservation measures and finding innovative ways to reuse water that would otherwise go down the drain.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Luna pointed out that crime went down during his first term, along with use-of-force episodes in the jails.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.
—Alessandra Codinha, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
While that effort went down with a wider margin, 84 nos and 17 yeses, a dozen Republicans supported it, revealing the extent of unease over the issue within the Senate GOP conference.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Yes, sitting and watching the sun go down just about anywhere on earth is a rewarding and relaxing experience in its own right.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Once the sun goes down, the energy level at D Maris Bay goes way up, as guests prepare to spend the night dancing to DJ sets and live musical performances.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
The bottom of the order went down 1-2-3 in the ninth against Phillies closer Jhoan Duran.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
As Colorado continues to navigate recurring drought and growing water demands, researchers and water experts are looking beyond traditional conservation measures and finding innovative ways to reuse water that would otherwise go down the drain.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Luna pointed out that crime went down during his first term, along with use-of-force episodes in the jails.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 June 2026
Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.
—Alessandra Codinha, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go down
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie told CNN that rescue divers were teaching the villagers how to dive out of the cave themselves, as the space is narrow and water levels are not coming down despite efforts to pump the water out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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One of these next summers, the cabin is to come down and be replaced with new construction, maybe even the re-creation of a big stone fireplace.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Today, there are nearly 100 million people descended from those immigrants, and a visit really brings their story to life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Then there is the activism at its most mush-brained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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