GO DOWN (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

go down (with)

verb

Definition of go down (with)

chiefly British

as in to come down (with)

to become affected with (a disease or disorder) across the United Kingdom a number of children have gone down with chicken pox this week

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Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Every guest gets one with a professional photographer, including hair, makeup, and costumes, from traditional to modern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of get

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Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
ThreadNanny Oven Liners provide a barrier between the oven bottom and potential splatter, catching debris before reaching the oven floor.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of catch

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The firm subsequently contracted with Raki McGregor’s company, Qonnect, under an agreement calling for $30,000 in monthly payments.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Proposal 2 streamlines contracting with the city so that a hot dog cart and a multibillion-dollar conglomerate don’t both have to fill out the same paperwork.

— Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

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