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 One, co-authored by University of Melbourne psychologists, found that when a mental health problem is explained in biological terms – as a matter of genes or brain chemistry – blame goes down, which is good. — Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 For families who prefer to stay off the streets on Halloween evening, or those who want to start the holiday fun before the sun goes down, trunk-or-treats offer more chances to celebrate. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The polls open early in the morning and stay open after the sun goes down in both states. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 When the sun goes down, the wind picks up in central New Mexico, whipping through arid canyons with a ghostly howl that for centuries, locals have likened to the wails of the folkloric ghost La Llorona. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 The moment that chopper goes down, the audience will be trapped right there in the yard with our heroes. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The haunted maze is open Friday and Saturday nights in October after the sun goes down. — Hali Smith october 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 Backside homer off a guy pumping a 100 with one fastball that goes up and one that goes down. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 2026 But we’re soon immersed in a tale about the pair crossing 50 miles of Alaskan wilderness after their small seaplane goes down. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes down

Verb

Her day job as a director of a local preschool means the agony and ecstasy of six figure bidding wars happens largely after Plant has clocked off.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Pablo, who has called Davie home for 15 years, says heavy flooding in his neighborhood happens every two to three years.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

If the Senate majority comes down to Maine or Alaska and if those races are very close, the outcome will probably take some days to verify, Kousser said.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
On Seattle’s side, Darnold’s passing line comes down to protection against a Bears pass rush that’ll be fired up for a national audience.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of comes down

Verb

There is tension in any business where customers want better value, franchisees want healthier returns, and shareholders want faster growth.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
There is also a gym on the same floor outfitted with Technogym equipment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026