as in to happen
to take place
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Recent Examples of go down
The Bills went down to kick a field goal, putting the game out of reach.
—
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
According to local news reports, James was one of three people onboard the small-engine plane that went down west of North Carolina’s Iotla Valley Elementary School on September 18.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
That ineffable charge continued to feel palpable as the lights went down and a thunderous roar went up.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
And watching a good movie or going down a rabbit hole on YouTube for a little bit.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Three months later, another Osprey went down in southern California, killing five more.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The club went silently in the bottom of the ninth, with pinch hitters Carlos Narvaez, Rob Refsnyder and Nick Sogard going down 1-2-3.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
According to local news reports, James was one of three people onboard the small-engine plane that went down west of North Carolina’s Iotla Valley Elementary School on September 18.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
That ineffable charge continued to feel palpable as the lights went down and a thunderous roar went up.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
And watching a good movie or going down a rabbit hole on YouTube for a little bit.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Three months later, another Osprey went down in southern California, killing five more.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The club went silently in the bottom of the ninth, with pinch hitters Carlos Narvaez, Rob Refsnyder and Nick Sogard going down 1-2-3.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go down
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that shots using mRNA technology, including Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, are safe and effective, and serious side effects have happened in extremely rare cases.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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An end-user can simply command the AI to do a cleanup, wait and see what happens, and if needed, go ahead and repeat the declaration doggedly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the ideological narratives, global conflicts often come down to pragmatic goals such as geography, water rights, mineral rights and supply-chain control.—
Koray Köse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Go down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20down. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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