Thesaurus results for GOES DOWN

goes down

verb

present tense third-person singular of go down, slang

as in happens

to take place when's the drug deal supposed to go down?

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Recent Examples of goes down But for many, Atlanta distinguishes itself once the sun goes down. —

Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 In addition, when the price of a preferred goes down, the yields rise. —

Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 June 2026 All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby. —

Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 Have an early dinner, and shut it down when the sun goes down. —

Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down. —

Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 When gas prices go up, consumer purchasing power goes down, effectively shrinking how much disposable income people have. —

Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes down

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The video does not show what happens next inside the vehicle.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.

— Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026